Lynchburg……….Nelson Wallace Gibson, age 83 of Lynchburg died Friday, April 13, 2018 at Guggenheimer Health and Rehab Center in Lynchburg.

Born March 13, 1935 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Jabe Gibson and Bonnie Haden Gibson. He was also predeceased by four brothers, Rither Gibson, James Gibson, Walter Gibson and Elvin Gibson; and three sisters, Mary Martin, Elsie Blevins and Mildred Rowland. Mr. Gibson was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and retired from Ericsson. He was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, umpiring, attending all types of sporting events and singing in the choir.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Glenn Giles Gibson of the residence; two sons, David Gibson and wife, Rebecca of Appomattox and Daniel Gibson and wife, Deborah of Lynchburg; three sisters, Reba Midkiff of Gretna, Ruth Chamberlain of Salisbury, MD and Jo Ann Giles and husband, Steve of Chatham; and two grandchildren, Hunter Gibson and Taylor Gibson.

Graveside services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Oakland United Methodist Church Cemetery by Rev. Harold Thornton.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 16, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .