Claude Gibson, 88, of Batesville passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
He was born January 28, 1935, in Barton, Arkansas to Claude Raymond Gibson and Gayle Ross Gibson.
Claude was a Christian and loved the Lord; he was also a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He served as the Music Director, Youth Leader and Deacon at Lexa Baptist. He also served as Deacon and Music Director at Sardis Lake Baptist. Claude was a loving, happy and friendly man who loved his family and his kids were his life. He was a truck driver for 34 years. He enjoyed hunting, and fishing and in his younger years enjoyed playing football for Barton High School and always enjoyed watching Razorback football games.
Survivors include his son, Randy Gibson (Patsy) of West Memphis; two daughters, Devora Tappan (David) and Joetta Walker both of Southside; brother, Cecil Gibson (Brenda) of West Helena; six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Zettie Lee Vickers Gibson and his brother, Don Gibson.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Ginn, Carl Ray Drennan, Allen Tappan, Trent Tappan, Randle Gibson, Charles Drennan Jr. and Robert Drennan.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am Friday, March 17, 2023, at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home of West Helena with Bro. Byron Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Independence County, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501 or the American Cancer Society, 2222 Cottondale Ln #310, Little Rock, AR 72202.
