Donald R Gibson
February 7, 1939 ~ August 28, 2017
Donald R. Gibson
78, of Mooresville, passed away peacefully at his home on August 28, 2017. Donald was born on February 7, 1939 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to the late Frank and Lucille (Harris) Gibson.
Donald worked as a custodian for Mooresville School Corporation for over 23 years, before retiring in 2010. After retiring, he went back to work for Skeens Warehouse Services for several years, until his passing.
He married Margaret M. Gibson on Valentine’s Day in 1978. Margaret preceded him in death in 2009. He will be remembered as a humble, simple man who loved his family and will be greatly missed by his family and friends!
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was also preceded in death by a brother; Ronnie Gibson and a daughter in law Tracy Waterman.
He is survived by his children; Dawn Bain (Mike), Cynthia Kinser (Jim), Lisa Kinser, Ray Waterman, a brother; Johnny Gibson, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Thursday August 31st from 4-8pm in Carlisle- Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Funeral services will be held Friday September 1st at 11am at the funeral home.
Burial will follow the services in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville.
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We celebrate your homecoming. At the same time we mourn the loss of that smile. You left an impression on every person within your path. We are better for having known you. Thank you. Godspeed.
John and Dawn Skeens
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I have known Don for many years I use to wait on him at Biffs quite often. He and Peg where my daughters neighbor on Edgewood Dr. I use to see him quite often just around Mooresville.Don was a very kind and careing man I will miss seeing him in and around town.God Bless all of the Family. R. I.P. Don we will miss u
Loved this man ! Great man and friend. Both he and his wife were great neighbors to mom and dad. rest easy my friend !
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family
He’s with Peg, the love of his life. He was such a great guy. My condolences to the family.
Rest In Peace Don , condolences to your family . Going to miss seeing that smile at TOA .
I’m very sorry for your loss. The Bible can provide much-needed comfort at this difficult time. Jesus said at John 5:28 and 29, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the Memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life…”