Hargis Gibson

Hargis Gibson

June 11, 1939 - September 28, 2015

Hargis Gibson, 76, of Woodbine passed away Monday, September 28, 2015.  Born June 11, 1939, in Marcum, KY, he was the son of the late Cleveland and Nora Gibson.

In addition to his father and mother, he was preceded in death by his wife, Malinda Lou Gibson; a son, Tony Gibson; a daughter-in-law, Karen Gibson; and his sister, Wilma Hert.

Survivors include his son, Howard Gibson of Woodbine; his daughter, Leslie Thomas and husband David of Drakesboro, KY; his grandchildren: Cleve and wife Lisa, Charles, Tommy, Lauren, and Reagan; his great grandchildren: Earl, Markie, Savannah, and Little Cleve, along with other relatives and a multitude of friends to mourn his passing.

Hargis will be remembered as a devoted father and grandfather, as well as an excellent provider for his family. A much-loved jailer in Hyden, KY, he spent many years serving the people in that community.   He was also a proud member of the Nolen Lodge 806 F & AM Masons in Pine Mountain, KY.  An avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed the outdoors.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, October 2, 2015, in the Hart Funeral Home Chapel.   Burial will follow in the A.R. Dyche Memorial Park in London, KY.

The family will receive friends from 7 – 9 P.M. Thursday at Hart Funeral Home, Inc., located at 1011 Master Street in Corbin.  A Masonic service will be held at 8:30 P.M. 

5 Comments
  • Mary Lou Witt
    Posted at 00:57h, 30 September Reply

    SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HARGIS WAS SUCH A KIND AND GENTLE MAN……A TRUE SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN !!!!!! I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS WONDERFUL SMILE AND AFFECTIONATE DISPOSITION !!!! MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN HIS LOVING MEMORY.

  • Brenda Gibson Jones
    Posted at 13:36h, 30 September Reply

    So sorry to hear of his passing. His children and grandchildren are in our prayers. May God send you comfort and peace.

  • Harold & Anna Williams
    Posted at 20:51h, 30 September Reply

    Knew Hargis for many years, One of the best, he will be missed by many, Prayers for the family.

  • Polly sizemore
    Posted at 03:25h, 01 October Reply

    So so sorry to hear of Hargis passing,he was a good man.

  • jan and Ron Hensley
    Posted at 00:50h, 02 October Reply

    RIP prayers for you and your family during this time of sorrow I loved visiting with you and your dad he was a great guy and a good godly man Bless you Howard my heart goes out to you at this time

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