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Benjamin Gibson Jr.

Passed 09/13/2021

Obituary For Benjamin Gibson Jr.

Ben Gibson Jr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 13, 2021. “Ben”, “Nap”, “Nappy Chin”, “Bay Brother”, as he was called, was the oldest son of Ben Gibson Sr. and Nina Mae Gibson Fowler.He was the husband of Earnestine Gibson.

“Bay” was an active and faithful member of Mount Zion World Outreach Church where he, along with his best buddy, Rush, started the breakfast ministry in 2012.

Mr. Gibso retired from Draper Corporation after thirty-nine years of service.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: his sons, Donald (Dollie), Dennis (Kathy, deceased), Robin (Barry) Dendy, Robert Clyde Wallace and Stephon Littlejohn, John Littlejohn, Stephon Harris, Michael Coleman (Tiffany); his daughters, Daisy Wardlaw, Melody Woodruff, Shawnn Abrams, Cindy Grayson, Ashley Durham and Tara Pettigrew; special son-in- law, Barry L. Dendy; brothers-in-Christ, Eddie Byrd, Middlebrook, Brother Logan, and the rest of the crew; his siblings, Sandra Rookard (Dewey), Mary Gibson (Abraham), Donald Gibson (Dianne), Poochie Gibson, Charlie “Hawk” Gibson and Mark Gibson (Nell); his grandchildren; his great-grandchildren; his great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by: two sisters, FannieFoster and Nettie Gibson.

A Celebration of the Life of Benjamin Gibson, Jr. will be held today, Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion World Outreach Church, 320 Wimberly Dr., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2256 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC.


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Ben and I worked at Draper Corporation. He was so much fun to just be around... always himself.

Praying for you during this time of sorrow. Always remember " weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning". Psalms 30:5 MS. Elease Artison

My deepest condolences to the Gibson family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Donald. It is so hard to lose a parent but be reassured that all the girlfriends and I will be there with you in spirit! Much love always, your classmate, Lisa Bland Alexander

Our Condolences to the Gibson Family you are in our prayers We love you all Agnew Family

My prayers are with Robin and the Gibson family. Almost daily I remembered Bay as we called him coming to visit his wife. He would always thank the staff for everything that we do and had something for the staff and other Residents. He became as we would say part of the family. May God bring comfort and great memories to the family. Blessing and love. Polly McNeil

Sending prayers to the family on your loss, may God send the comforter to hold you all and bring peace that passes all understanding 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Sincere condolences to the Gibson family. To be absent from the body is to be present with The Lord❤️❤️ With much love Evangelist Ella Williams

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

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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