Gretna……Charlie Edison Gibson, age 90 of Gretna died Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Born July 18, 1927 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late James Anderson Gibson and Rosa Belle Short Gibson. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances Dowdy Gibson; and six brothers, Andrew Gibson, Herbert Gibson, Noel Gibson, Acie Gibson, Harry Gibson and Wilbur "Tiny" Gibson. Mr. Gibson was of the Baptist Faith. He was a retired supervisor for the Lane Company and a Navy Veteran of World War II and Korea. Mr. Gibson enjoyed golfing, traveling, and riding and exploring the back roads. He also enjoyed playing cards, especially playing Rook.
He is survived by two daughters, Sharon G. Martin and husband, Tim of Clemmons, NC and Vivian G. Hughes and husband, Russell of Hurt; one sister Lottie Dalton of Moneta; six grandchildren, Tamika Hughes Shelton and husband, Jason, Justin Hughes, Daniel Hughes, Josh Hughes, Megan Hughes Davidson and husband, Brad and Alicia Martin and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Bobby Brumfield. Burial with Military Honors by American Legion Altavista Post 36 and Gretna Post 232 will follow in the Gibson Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2017 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
The family would like to give a special "thank you" to his hospice team.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.