Published in Abilene Reporter-News on
December 15, 2011
Charles Gibson
Bedford
Charles Gibson, 74, passed away Monday, Dec. 12,
2011, in Bedford. Graveside service
will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Springtown Cemetery.
Visitation: One hour prior to the service at
White's Funeral Home, 401 North Main Street,
Springtown.
Charles R. Gibson was born May 3, 1937, in
Haskell County, son of the late Wilson and
Ophelia Leach Gibson. Charles was a 1955
graduate of Rule High School and a 1962 graduate
of Texas Tech University. In 1992, Charles
received the Distinguished Alumni Award from
Texas Tech, an award he was very proud to have
received. Charles made his career in chemical
and fertilizer sales and last worked as Vice
President of Sales for First Mississippi.
Charles was an avid golfer and liked to fish.
He was extensively involved in the alumni
program at Texas Tech. Charles honorably served
his country in the United States Army. Charles
was preceded in death by his parents and
grandparents.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores Gibson of
Bedford; son, Brett Gibson of Iowa; brother,
Larry Gibson and wife, Jean, of Springtown;
nephew, Shane Gibson and wife, Jennifer, of
Decatur; niece, Shawna Allen and husband, Ben,
of Springtown; numerous great-nieces and
nephews; and a host of cousins.