Graveside service for Paul M. Gibson, Jr., 95, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 5, 2021, at Garden Hills Cemetery, 1218 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL 36801, Reverend Charles M. Adams will officiate.

Mr. Gibson, who passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Birmingham, AL, was born October 3, 1925 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing for Mr. Gibson will be Thursday, February 4, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Paul proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy during World War II, from which he received an honorable discharge. Following his service, he attended Alabama State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in education. He was also a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Paul was a member of the Golden Rule Masonic Lodge #11(PHA). Paul taught mathematics at Darden High and Southern Union State Junior College. He was active in community and civic organizations in Opelika, AL. He was a lifelong member of Thompson Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served as a Steward and Sunday School Teacher.

Mr. Gibson is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Gates Gibson of Semmes, AL; daughter, Paula (Willie) Fairley of Semmes, AL; son, Paul (Angelique) Gibson of Birmingham, AL; six grandchildren, Allison Fairley of Mobile, AL, Ashley Gibson of Miami, FL, Racheal Fairley of Birmingham, AL, Malcolm Gibson, Michael Gibson both of Huntsville, AL and Lauren Fairley of Birmingham, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many church and community family and friends.

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