Mr. Cecil Gibson, III

Ward Wilson Funeral Home and Crematory

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Posted by: Ward Wilson
Date: Jun 14 2015 5:08 PM

Cecil Freemont “Monty” Gibson, III passed away peacefully at home Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 29 years, Becky Paulk Gibson, his son, Cecil Freemont “Bud” Gibson IV and his two special dogs, Ruby and Sam.

 

A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at Winslette Chapel United Methodist Church in Wicksburg, Alabama with Pastor Jerry Glover officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 AM until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Winslette Chapel United Methodist Church, 296 Judge Logue Road, Newton, AL 36352, The Dothan Humane Society, P. O. Box 1045, Dothan, AL 36302, or Covenant Hospice, 104 Rockbridge Road, Dothan, AL 36303.

 

Monty was born January 13, 1948 to Cecil and Ann Gibson in Bristol, Virginia. His family travelled extensively throughout Europe and Asia due to his father’s dedicated military service. In 1966, he graduated from Ludwigsburg American High School in Stuttgart, Germany. In 1968, he joined the United States Marine Corp and was immediately deployed to Vietnam. He was an infantry soldier when he received several awards and citations such as the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1 device, Rifle and Pistol Expert, the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 cluster, the Combat Action Ribbon and the Vietnam Good Conduct Medal. After returning home from Vietnam, Monty received his B. S. in History from the University of Central Arkansas. He enjoyed “rooting” for his mighty “hawgs”…the Arkansas Razorbacks. His life was also enriched by the love and devotion of his Doberman Pinscher, Sam and his Chocolate Labrador, Ruby.

 

Monty is preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Ann Gibson and by his mother-in-law, Betty Paulk.

 

Survivors include his wife, Becky Paulk Gibson, his son, Cecil Freemont “Bud” Gibson IV, his daughter, Tracy Schwall and his 2 special dogs, Sam and Ruby; a brother, Jimmy Gibson, two sisters, Lynn (Rick) Mize and Cherie (Manual) Contreras, a brother-in-law, Charles Paulk and a father-in-law, Delmar Paulk. Also included are several special nieces and nephews, Beau Gibson, Sydney Gibson, Angie Edwards, Monica Morgan, Charlie Paulk, Davis Paulk, Victoria (Adrian) Brandon, Heather Jordan, and Derrick Mize.

 

Becky and Bud Gibson want to thank Covenant Hospice for all their kind words and compassion and their never ending support. We want to give special thanks to Dr. Melanie Nichols, Nurse Jenny, Nurse Stella, Social Worker Trina and “Volunteer Extraordinaire” Ms. Carrie.

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