ELLERBE — Roy Lester Gibson Jr., 77, of Ellerbe, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Gibson was born July 10, 1941 in Richmond County, a son of the late Roy Lester and Roberta Poythress Gibson. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and retired as president of Richmond Yarns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Roy Anthony “Tony” Gibson.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Dana Coleman Gibson; children, Jessica Gibson Williams and husband Jesse of Roanoke, Virginia, Roy Christopher Gibson and wife Sherri of Ellerbe, North Carolina, and Gail Oneal Carpenter of Wilson, North Carolina; as well as five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and sisters Carolyn Porter and Linda Gibson.
A service to celebrate Roy’s life will be on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Hawks officiating.
The family will see friends prior to the service from 5 to 5:45, and at other times at the home, 281 McIntyre Road, Ellerbe.
Memorials may be made to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 US Hwy 1 N, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Carter Funeral Home is assisting the Gibson family.
Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
