of Batesville, AR
January 28, 1935 - March 14, 2023
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, fishing, 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; wife, Zettie Lee Vickers Gibson and 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 11:00am 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 Humane Society of Independence County, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501 or the American Cancer Society, 2222 Cottondale Ln #310, Little Rock, AR 72202.
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14 Condolence(s)
Tina Shaw Wagner
Thursday, March 16, 2023
I have so many wonderful memories of your family. So sorry for your loss. He was a great Christian man
Valerie Wilkinson McMickle
Thursday, March 16, 2023
S sorry to hear about Mr. Claude. He was a wonderful caring person. I have lots of fond memories with Joetta and her family. Prayers and thoughts to Joetta, Deborah, and Randy. God bless you all.
Robert & Beverly Tate
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Claude and Zettie was very special people in our life he loved to talk about his truck driving and going fishing and he loved to sing specials he sure will be missed
MargieStone
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
I loved Bro. Claude and Sister Zettie. They were very sweet people. I too went to church with him at Emmanuel Baptist church in Southside. Bro. Claude always made me smile and always had a warm hug. He will be missed
Linda Hostetler
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Joetta, Devorah and Randy I am so sorry of your loss! Mr. Claude was such a loving and caring Christian man. He will be so missed by so many! Thoughts and prayers for all of you and your families. Prayers for God to wrap his loving arms around each one of you and give you peace, comfort and strength! I love all of you!!
Linda Hostetler
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Joetta, Devorah and Randy I am so sorry for your loss! Mr. Claude was such a good Christian man and so loving and c
Paula Huckabee
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about Claud’s passing. My husband and I went to church with Claud at Emmanuel Baptist at Southside. He and Zettie were very nice people.
Debi Tolar Rhodes
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Joetta, Debora and Randy, I was so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I remember his beautiful singing voice as he sang special music at Lexa Baptist. May God bless you all and keep you during this difficult time and thereafter as you move forward without him.
Linda G Everman
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Job well done Joetta.. you and the fur babies kept a smile on his face and filled his heart with love until it was time for him to go to his heavenly home.. we love you all and we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers..
Margaret Kirk
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
My condolences to Joetta, Randy and Devora in the loss of your dad.
Rose Paige
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Joetta I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Guy and Mary Blevins
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Theresa Caldwell
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God give you comfort and strength in the days ahead. I’ll always remember how kind and thoughtful your parents were to me. â¤ï¸
Kathy Snyder
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Joetta, Devorah, Randy and family, so sorry for the passing of your dad. He has touched many lives during his 88 years. I am thankful for his faithful service at Lexa Baptist Church and for his friendship through the years. May our God provide His strength and comfort to you all in the days ahead.