Jerry Wayne Gibson, 78, a native and resident of Starks, was born Sept. 14, 1940 and passed away Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his residence.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army. He loved to spend his free time hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and his love for his grandsons was priceless.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nola Jean Hoffpauir Gibson; one daughter, Rachel Elaine and husband, Reggie Duplessis of Denham Springs; three grandsons, Zack, Cade and Colby Cash of Denham Springs; three sisters, Elaine Bergeron and husband, Frank, Jr. of Starks, Jackie M. Barlow of New Caney, Texas and Sharon K. Holston and husband, Larry of Tarkington, Texas; one brother, Otis W. Gibson and wife, Linda; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Gibson and Mary Says Gibson; and sister, Delores “Bugs” Johnson.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at Calvary Apostolic Church, 4270 Highway 12, Starks. Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the church; Interment followed at Fountain Cemetery in Starks.
Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith Funeral Home, 1810 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
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