"When the enemy death strikes your grief can be great. It's never the right time to say goodbye to a loved one. Death too to many seems to be a part of life. It's during times such as these that we can find comfort in the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:9, 10 ~ "Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified. Let your kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also upon earth". Only God's (Psalms 83:18) Kingdom can bring peace, happiness, perfect health, and everlasting life. "
In loving memory of
John W. Gibson
January 27, 1929 - November 1, 2014
John W. Gibson, Jr., 85, of Leesburg, Georgia (formerly of Miami, Florida), passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Beloved husband of Ethel Gibson. Loving father of Joel (Penny) Gibson, Mark (Ellen) Gibson and Karen Givan. Grandfather of Jennifer (Scott) Addison, Joshua Gibson, Shayna (Thomas) Darracott, Allison Eccles, Jonathan Gibson, Katherine Eccles, Paul Gibson, Andrew Givan, Thomas Gibson and Candace Neff. He is also survived by 2 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
John served in the United States Air Force 1951 to 1955 in Communications. He retired from Southern Bell Telephone Company after 36 years of service. John also served as an Elder and Sunday School teacher at the Hollywood Bible Chapel for over 30 years where he loved to serve the Lord.
A Celebration of Life Service for John W. Gibson, Jr. will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the Hollywood Bible Chapel, 2300 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33020.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hollywood Bible Chapel, 2300 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida 33020 or the Albany Gospel Chapel, 2556 North Slappey Boulevard, Albany, Georgia 31701.
Tributes
"me and papa had so many memories together, i miss him so much he was like my best friend and someone to get great advice from, but the best was he always knew the best things to say.. i love you papa and i will see you soon!"
"Dear Gibson Family: Diane & i lovingly share in your grief. Always remember that this is only for a "little while" till we all meet again around Jesus' blessed feet! Thank You, Lord Jesus! And thanx too, Lord, for 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. HALLELUJAH & AMEN & AMEN! "Even so, Come quickly, Lord Jesus!" Read John 14:1-6.........and LIVE!"
"We are so sorry for the loss of your dear one and our sincerest condolences to the family. Trials such as this one can be unbearable, "God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during distress." Psalms 46:1 Draw close to God in prayer, He does not forget the outcry of the afflicted ones. He will give you the needed strength to endure the days ahead."