James “Frank” Franklin Gibson Sr., 65, of Ellerbe, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at Richmond County Hospice Haven.
Frank was born July 18, 1958, in Richmond County, son of the late Daniel Lee Gibson Sr. and Edith Irene Atkinson Gibson.
He was a member of Southside Freewill Baptist Church and loved his church family. Frank was a machinist by trade during his working years. He especially loved his Harley-Davidson motorcycles and enjoyed riding. He was a people-person and spent holidays playing Santa to children. Going to Todd’s pond and running the sawmill was an enjoyment for Frank.
One of his greatest joys in life was his family, especially loving his wife, children and grandchildren, and his big sister, Barbara. Frank’s favorite saying was, “Do you know what I’m talking about?” He will be missed dearly by all of his family and close friends.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Lee Gibson Jr.; and sisters, Brenda White and Janet McLester.
Frank is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Lynn Stogner Gibson, of the home; children, Renee Lynette Miller (Ryan) of Rockingham, James Gibson Jr. (Amy) of Fayetteville, and Tyler Hayden Clark (Kayla) of Ellerbe; grandchildren, C.J. Soles, Jaxon Clark, Ryan Miller Jr., Andrew Miller, Franklin Miller, Nikolas Moss, Apona Carter, Lakota Gibson, Trinidad Gibson, Aliyah Coffield, James Gibson III, Ronnie Gibson and Angela Gibson; sister, Barbara Henson (Timmy) of Rockingham; nieces, Sharon Boone (Chai) and Ava Cipriani; nephews, Randy White (Sherry), Jonathan Henson (Lori), Chris Gibson (Tisa) and Luckey Cipriani; best friends, Todd Stogner and Richard Lynch; and his beloved dogs, Harley, Yota and Smokey.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at Southside Freewill Baptist Church.
The funeral service will be Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3 p.m. at Southside Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Steven Ashby and the Rev. Charles Leviner officiating. Burial will be held private.
At other times, the family will receive friends at the family home, Sandy Ridge Church Road, Ellerbe.
Memorials may be made to: Richmond County Hospice, 1119 N. U.S. Highway 1, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Gibson family.
Online condolences may be made at harringtonfuneralhome.com.
