Jeffery Lynn Gibson, 51, of Celeste passed away Thursday,
January 7, 2021 at his home in Celeste. A memorial service will be held on
Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral
Home with Rev. Mike Eason officiating.
Jeffery was born
March 3, 1969 in Greenville Texas to Gary and Lucy Gibson. He was a graduate of
Celeste High School Class of 1988. After high school he attended Texoma
Regional Police Academy in Sherman. He worked for the security division at
Blockbuster Video and would later go on to drive for Schultz Transit company.
He had a passion for coon hunting and fishing. He fished and hunted as often as
he could until health issues prevented him from being able to go. He was a
member of the United Methodist Church of Celeste.
Survivors include his
sons Joshua Gibson of Dallas Texas and Skyler Gibson of Greenville Texas,
brother Joel Gibson and wife Heather Gibson of Celeste. Aunts, Uncles and
numerous nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents
Gary and Lucy Gibson, grandparents Billy Joe and Gennelle Gibson and W.A. and
Aline Shanks.
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during the viewing due to concerns regarding the current health crisis. Please fell free to come and pay your
respects but limit your current contact with others as per recommended
guidelines from the CDC.
