David T. Gibson, 65, passed away on March 24, 2015. He was born on April 22, 1949 to May M. and Thomas K. Gibson in Schenectady, NY, but was raised in Roanoke, VA, where he graduated from Cave Spring High School. He attended Tennessee Wesleyan College, where he earned his degree in Business in 1972. A lifelong railroad enthusiast, he worked for the Norfolk and Western (now Norfolk Southern) Railroad for 38 years, retiring as a Trainmaster. He is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, Lynette W. Gibson; son, Michael D. (Molly) Gibson; daughter, Jennifer L. (Mike) Sullivan; grandchildren, Jacob Gibson, Jillian Sullivan, Elizabeth (Libby) Gibson and Makenzi Sullivan; two brothers John K (Cindy) and Peter L (Cindy) Gibson; two nieces and one nephew. Visitation will be at Claycomo Baptist church, 312 E. Longfellow St., April 10, 2015 from 6-8pm, with a memorial service on April 11 at 10:30am at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Parkinson’s Foundation.
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April 8, 2015
Lynette, just want you to know I'm thinking of you. I'm so sorry for the loss of your David. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Judy Curtis Spears
April 8, 2015
Loren and Debby Appleberry
So sorry for your loss. We're thinking of you.
April 2, 2015
Curtis Jeffery
I have known Dave about 10 yrs railroading @ Gail Gish's & Pat McCarthy's. I enjoyed all associations with him in our railroading hobby. I extend my deepest sympathy to all of his family. Curtis Jeffery
March 31, 2015
Kelly & Megan
We are sorry to hear about your husbands death. Please know that we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
March 27, 2015
Priscilla & Dallas Giddens
Dave was a great railroad friend when I lived in Kansas City before moving to Georgia.
I have many fond memories of our trips during the late 1980's with steam engines KCS 808 and his Wabash 573.
Lynnette, Michael and Jennifer we are sorry for your loss and trust God to hold you close in this time of sorrow.
March 25, 2015
Jim Duncan
I am so saddened and sorry for your loss. I have only known Dave for about 3 years but in that time I learned to know him as a friend and valued mentor at the railroad. Dave was the first of the guys there to reach out and make me feel welcome, wanted, and appreciated. I enjoyed the time I got to spend with him there as well as those times we got together for lunch. Dave was always ready to go out and "switch some cars" with me and I always enjoyed railroading with him. His presence at the railroad and in my life will be truly missed!
March 24, 2015
David Hyer
I have fond memories of Dave dating back to when we both hired out on the railroad and model railroaded together. Lynnette, Michael, Jennifer, I am so sorry.
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