Robert Mark Gibson

Robert Gibson Obituary

June 19, 1961 - January 4. 2010
Robert Mark Gibson passed away Monday, Jan. 4th, 2010 in Oklahoma City.

There will be a formal viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, January 7, at Vondel Smith Funeral Home, 13125 N. MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, January 8, at Cherokee Hills Baptist Church, Oklahoma City with a viewing before the services.

Mark was born to Dr. Eldon and Pat Gibson on June 19, 1961 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1979. Mark married his wife Sue Ann Hill on May 15, 1982 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1983, with a Bachelor of Art degree in Church Administration. In 1986, he graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters degree in Religious Education.

Mark was serving as Children's Minister at Cherokee Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City when he died. He previously served at Meadowood Baptist Church in Midwest City and Faith Baptist Church in Claremore.

He also served at Central Baptist Church in College Station, TX and First Baptist Church in Port St. Lucie ,FL. Mark dearly loved children and worked passionately in every position to help children and their families gain a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

He was a devoted husband, father, son, and brother. Mark will be remembered for his keen sense of humor and his incredible creativity and vision.

Survivors include his wife, Sue, a teacher in Deer Creek Public Schools; a son, Joshua Gibson and his wife Brittany, of Houston, Texas; his daughter, Julie Gibson of Temple, Texas; and his son, Jordan Gibson, of the home; his parents, Dr. Eldon and Pat Gibson, of Shawnee; sisters, Marcia Thomason, of Shawnee and Cindy Yarbrough, of Bixby; and numerous other family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established at Cherokee Hills Baptist Church, 5700 NW 63rd, Oklahoma City, 73132. Checks should be made to Cherokee Hills Baptist and designate for Gibson family memorial.

Friends may view the obituary and leave condolences at www.vondelsmithmortuary.com.

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Published by The Bryan-College Station Eagle from Jan. 7 to Jan. 9, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Gibson

5 Entries

Diane Roggy

January 8, 2010

Mark will be remembered for so many things. He was always there at the church. He so many times just came up to chat about any and everything. He would just show up on distribution day for our Angel Food Ministries and pitch in and help. My two youngest grandchildren grew to love him for his love for Jesus Christ. My middle daughter is a co-teacher with Mark's wife Sue and she loves them both dearly. May you cherish the sweet memories and know that we all will see him again. Thank you sweet Jesus for having put Mark in our lives...he was truly a man of God...always focused on our mission in life..one more for Jesus.
In Him

Anna Chanis

January 7, 2010

Sue, Josh, Brittany, Julie, and Jordan,

I know the emotions you are going through at this time. My heart aches for you.

Mark and Rob Heffer were special men in Sarah's growth when we arrived at Central. What good memories we had of Mark's leadership!

I pray for the peace of God to fill you beyond all of your understanding.

Love,
Anna Chanis

January 7, 2010

Sue, Joshua, Brittany, Julie and Jordan.

My heart is heavy with the news about Mark. It is hard to believe he has left us but we know he is with His Heavenly Father and we can be comforted with that thought.

I have many good memories of our times with all of you at Central Baptist Church and we will remember those times when we think of him.

Please know there are many who will be praying for your sweet family as you go through the days ahead.

Love,

Millie Wright

Goldie Sanders

January 7, 2010

I recall Mark as a child at Northwest FWB church in OKC where both our families attended while Eldon was in medical school. I am so saddened to learn of his passing. I know you will lean on God to help ease your loss at this time. I will be praying for all of your family.

Gayle Minyard

January 7, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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