Gibson And Son Funeral Home Obituaries

So, you've found yourself on the Gibson and Son Funeral Home obituaries page, huh? Well, don't you worry, we're not here to make you reach for the tissues just yet. We like to think of this as the 'Celebration of Life' section, where we remember our dearly departed with a smile and a chuckle.

Meet the Gibsons

First things first, let's talk about the Gibsons. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Aren't they a bit young to be running a funeral home?" Well, let me set your mind at ease. Old Man Gibson, he's been at this since before your grandma was a glint in her grandpa's eye. And little Johnny, well, he's not so little anymore, he's been helping out since he was knee-high to a grasshopper.

Now, you might be wondering, "Why the 'and Son' bit?" Well, turns out, Old Man Gibson had a daughter too, but she's off traveling the world, collecting stamps and stories. She sends us postcards from time to time, but she's not one for the nine-to-five, you know?

Obituaries with a Twist

Alright, enough about us, let's talk about the real stars of the show - our dearly departed. Now, I know what you're expecting - long, somber paragraphs filled with 'he was a man of few words' and 'she was loved by all who knew her'. But we like to do things a little differently here at Gibson and Son.

Take ol' Mr. Thompson, for instance. His obituary started with, "Mr. Thompson was a man who loved two things in this world: his wife and his fishing. And if you think he's going to stop doing either of those things just because he's kicking back with the big fish up in the sky, you've got another thing coming." Now, that's what we call a send-off!

Remembering the Good Times

You see, we believe that life's too short to dwell on the sad stuff. Sure, we'll miss our loved ones something fierce, but we'd rather remember them with a laugh and a smile than a tear-stained handkerchief. So, we like to fill our obituaries with stories, with memories, with the things that made them who they were.

Like Mrs. Baker, for example. She was known far and wide for her apple pie. The woman could make a pie crust so flaky, it was like eating a cloud. Her obituary? "Mrs. Baker has gone to join the angels, and we can only hope that they've got a big ol' oven up there, because heaven just got a whole lot hungrier."

Obituary | Minnie Lee Thomas Gibson | HICKS & Sons Mortuaries and

It's Not All Fun and Games

Now, I'm not saying we don't take our job seriously. We do. We're here to help, to guide you through one of the toughest times you'll ever face. But we also believe that a little laughter goes a long way in healing those wounds. After all, as the old saying goes, 'Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.'

So, Here's to the Good Times

So, next time you're on our obituary page, don't be afraid to crack a smile. Read about the lives well-lived, the love shared, the laughter echoed. Because that's what we're all here for, right? To live, to love, to laugh. And when our time comes, we want you to remember us that way too.

And remember, when you're ready to say your goodbyes, we'll be here. With a sympathetic ear, a helping hand, and maybe even a joke or two. Because at Gibson and Son, we believe in celebrating life, right up until the very end.

So, chin up, buttercup. Life goes on, and so do we. And when it's our time to go, we hope you'll remember us with a smile. Until then, we'll be here, keeping the good times rolling.