Billy Eugene Gibson, 72, son of Elza and Alma (Nash) Gibson, was born April 26, 1945, in Valles Mines, Mo. He passed away Aug. 4, 2017, at Kabul Nursing Home, Cabool, Mo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Fred Nash and his, wife, Toni; and a brother-in-law, Jack Sinclair.
He proudly served in the Navy from Oct. 16, 1962, serving on Kitty Hawk, until he was honorably discharged on July 25, 1966.
Billy drove a truck hauling freight all over the United States for more than 40 years. His last employer was O&S Trucking; he worked for them for 17 years, retiring in 2007.
Billy married Pauletta Ross on April 17, 1981, and to this union two children were born, Billy Jr. and Coletta. They also welcomed his three daughters, Carolyn, Cynthia and Christy from a previous marriage.
He accepted God as his personal Savior at Second Baptist Church in Crystal City, Mo.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Pauletta Gibson of the home; his son, Billy Gibson Jr of Houston, Mo.; his daughters, Coletta Ipock and husband, Wes, of Cabool, Mo., Carolyn Barnes and husband, Willy, of St. Clair, Mo., Cynthia Perdoma and husband, Ernie, of Hyattville, Md., and Christy Longshore and husband, Jeff, of Forney, Texas; four grandchildren, Kelsey Robinson, Cami Robinson, Brittney Barnes and Evan Barnes; a great-granddaughter, Ava Barnes; and his sister, Shirley Sinclair of Desoto, Mo.
Billy was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Services and military honors are 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2017,. at Evans Funeral Home with Van Kirkwood officiating. Per his wishes, he will be cremated following services under the direction of Evans Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice Compassus. Go to www.evansfh.com to send an online condolence.
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