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Obituary For Paul Michael "Luke" Gibson
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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My Deepest Condolences To The Family🙏🙏🙏 Florene Johnson
Rest In Peace.
I am so sorry for your lost. I didn't know Mr. Paul, but I am a relative of you all. I just wanted to express my condolences to you all. Looking forward to the time when there will be no more sickness or death. You all are in my prayers and thoughts. Vanessa
Jennette Jones Lipscomb Rest in Peace Michael "Luke" Gibson.
Please accept my deepest condolences as you mourn the reposed soul of Paul. Although you know him as husband, father, grandfather, or uncle, I knew him as one of the greatest educators in Opelika. As a great-grandmother, former student, I remember him teaching beyond mathematics and reading. He taught me and others basic life skills we might not have received otherwise. May his legacy live on for years to come. I pray God grant the family strength, restore your spirits,, and give you all peace. Blessings, Fran Lipscomb-Galloway
Paula and Michael, your dad was beloved by your grandmother, Mrs. Ezella Gibson. She was so very proud of him and of you. My condolences and love to your family. Nan Blackmon (Houston, TX)
Paul provided me with positive guidance as a young man and throughout life. I will forever him. My condolences to all our family. Horace Jackson
My condolences to all our family. Paul provided very positive guidance to me as a young man and throughout my life. I will forever honor him.
Paul, thank you for giving positive guidance to me as a young man and through life. I will forever honor you. Horace Jackson
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