Gary Gibson Obituary

Gary Lynn Gibson ,75, went to be with the Lord on April 16, 2023. He was born Nov 8, 1947 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to the late Audrey and John B Gibson. Gary was the youngest of 3 sons. He is survived by his Nephew John M Gibson and wife Debbee of Franklin, NC; Nephew Geoffrey Gibson of Franklin, NC; Great Nephew Joshua Gibson and Great Niece Kelsie Gibson Persechino, and many other extended family members and friends. Gary resided in Tulsa, OK for most of his life, then moved to Clearwater, FL and then Franklin NC for 13 years. He resided with his family John, Debbee and Joshua Gibson for 15 years. Then 2 years ago he was moved, due to health reasons to Skyland Care in Sylva, NC. Gary Lynn Gibson. . . . his mother Audrey wanted a girl so he would tell you that's why his middle name was Lynn. While Gary was born mentally handicapped, but he didn't let that stop him from trying to live life as full as possible. Gary first an foremost loved God and coming to church. In fact he would read his Bible so much, he wore out a Bible he had since a young man. We admired his ability to always be in a good mood and very little seemed to ever bother him. He loved being around people. And would always engage in conversations in any way he could. And always had a story of his own. When Gary moved in with us 17 years ago he enjoyed walking, and he was able to navigate miles on foot to the mall and go on little adventures and this was all on his own. When he was younger, he worked at various workshops for the handicapped. He would tell you that the best workshop was the one for American Airlines where he would fold shirts and jackets. In fact, Gary had his own blue American Airlines Jacket he would wear all the time. Gary was such a good help. He would load the dishwasher and after that he would empty it. He tried to help in anyway he could. Gary's favorite activity was participation in the Special Olympics as a young man. He won half a dozen medals. Despite being mentally handicapped, he had an amazing ability to remember people's names. And, for Gary, no one was a stranger. He would walk up to anybody, and just say, "hi, my name is Gary Gibson, what's yours?" Gary was truly a blessing in our lives, and to all those who knew him. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is in charge of the arrangements.