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Wayne Bernard Gibson

02/14/1957 - 04/01/2023

Obituary For Wayne Bernard Gibson

Funeral service for Wayne Gibson, 66, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church, 4420 Oak Bowery Road, Opelika, AL 36801 with interment in the church cemetery, Reverend L.W. Myers, Jr. will officiate.

Mr. Gibson, who passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born February 14, 1957 in Lee County, Alabama.

Public viewing will be Friday, April 7, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Family will be present to receive guest from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Facial covering is required)

Mr. Gibson will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his faithful and loving wife, Mattie Gibson; two daughters, Felicia (Zanman) Graham of Louisville, KY and Michelle Gibson of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Carolyn Finley and Alva McKenzie, both of Opelika, AL; two brothers, Eugene Gibson of Opelika, AL and Jacob (Janice) Hodge of Atlanta, GA; four aunts, Mary Ann Thornton of Atlanta, GA, Mary Lillie Thornton of Opelika, AL, Patricia McGuire of Decatur, GA, and Christine Thornton of Rex, GA; three grandchildren ZJ Graham, Taylor Graham and Tristan Graham all of Louisville, KY; five brothers-in-law, Melvin Strickland of Dayton, OH, Bruce (Debra) Strickland of Deltona, FL, Sammie (Mary) Strickland, Wayne Strickland, and Phil Strickland all of Waverly, AL; two sisters-in-laws, Annie (Keith) Torbert of Opelika, AL and Tracie Strickland of Atlanta, GA; a special friend, Charles Finley of Auburn, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A special recognition goes to a devoted niece and caregiver, Rachel Finley of Opelika, AL.

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Brianna Rudolph sent Traditional Floor Basket for Wayne Bernard Gibson - April 06, 2023

We offer our prayers of comfort to you Felicia and your family during this difficult time. Love, Brianna and Chakira

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To : Mrs. Gibson , family and friends of Mr. Gibson; my family and I extend our deepest condolences to you. May God bless each of you with His Divine peace, love and comfort during this difficult time. Sincerely, Rita Bussey & family

My condolences to the Gibson family! Continue to smile knowing that God makes no mistakes. Continue to live a life that Honors Mr. Gibson and God!

Mattie, Felicia, and Michelle I am so sorry for your loss. Wayne was a great person. He tried to helped anyone. May the God of all comfort, comfort you all during this time. I'm praying for you all. Vanessa

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Sending prays and my condolence to the family, Diann Vines Ware

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My sincerest condolences to the family 🙏💙🙏

R.I.P, cousin. You will be dearly missed. May GOD Keep Mattie, Felicia, and Michelle and the rest of the family in his good graces. Prayers for you 🙏🙏🙏.

May you be comforted by God's grace and mercy during this difficult time. Prayers of strength for your family Felicia.

To The Gibson Family and Friends You Have My Deepest Sympathy And Prayers That God Will Strengthen and Take Care Of You All at A Time Like This

May. The. Lord. God. Comfort and. Keep. This. Arms around the Gibson. Family williard Earl lewis

Sending condolences and prayers to the family of my friend and classmate. Pastor Robert and Diane Burton

Julia Rowell Finley and Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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