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Obituary For SSG. James A. Gibson
James Gibson was born to Doris Reid on November 15, 1962 in Salisbury, NC. The seventh of Doris’s 8 children, James was lovingly referred to as Ba’y Boy by his siblings and later as Uncle Ba’y Boy by his many nieces and nephews. James was educated in the Rowan County School system and graduated from South Rowan High School before enlisting in the US Army. James served honorably in Germany and Bosnia before retiring in 2002.
James enjoyed traveling, fishing and camping. He was always willing to pack up his deep fryer to fry fish, chicken, and turkey for functions and family gatherings. He especially enjoyed spending time with his “Grandbuddy” and documenting their adventures on social media.
James was preceded in death by his mother Doris Reid, his sisters Annette Reid and Gwendolyn Reid Gregory, his brother Tony Reid, and nephew Keith Reid.
We who are left to cherish his memories are his wife Lynn Gibson of Fuquay-Varina, daughters Shatarra Gibson of Raleigh and Shawna Gibson of Winston-Salem, grandson Xavier Williams of Raleigh, sisters Phyllis Reid of Salisbury, NC., Mildred Gibson of Myrtle Beach, SC., Jacqueline Gibson of Charlotte, NC., his brother Marcus Gibson of Salisbury, NC and many nieces, nephews, brothers, and sisters in arm, family friends and neighbors.
To those of you, our friends, our family, battle buddies, and fellow adventurers who share in our time of sorrow, we thank you for your love and support. Thank you for being a part of the laughter, the memories, and even the struggles. James is at peace and is free from pain. He would want us to celebrate his victory and the life he lived because he lived it to the fullest. May you all enjoy life as he did.
Visitation: 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Burial: Friday, October 24, 2025, at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, 8220 Bragg Blvd in Spring Lake, NC 28390.
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My sincere condolences to you and the family. May the memories of your life together bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal ❤️❤️❤️
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Praying for your peace and comfort. I met James as a member of the Retired Signal Soldiers Association (RSSA). James, Henry Davis, and myself enjoyed breakfast together after a meeting. I then learned about all his of health concerns and challenges. The greatest joy was sharing how he and his wife enjoyed camping and fishing. This man was living a more fulfilled life than those of great health. RIH Brother
Shatarra, sending so much love and light to you and your family. Praying for you all daily!
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Our sincere condolences to the Gibson family. Our hearts ache to learn of this news. "We am deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
James went to Chorriher Lipe , me China Grove . We were playing each other in a FB game , both of us came off the line pushing , neither giving an inch then all of a sudden the ref came up and said the plays over guys . We both looked at each other like it was the others fault then we started smiling congratulating each other on a good play. My condolences to his family he was special to alot he will be missed big time .
Lynn my condolences to you and your family. James and I was stationed at Ft.Bragg back in the 80's and he will DEFINITELY BE MISSED 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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To the entire Gibson family, Condolences and may Dod comfort and watch over you. RIP James.
My condolences and prayers for you and your family.
May God grant you and family peace at this difficult time. Such a nice person your husband was. Praying for you and family always.
Lynn Thompson
My condolences and prayers to the family. May God give you peace and strength in your loss. Bill Moore
Lynn, I extend my condolences to you and your family. May you find strength and peace in the love surrounding you and know that you are in my prayers that God will continue to give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Angela Jackson
We all wanted him here but God wanted him more!
To Lynn and Family, You and your family have our most sincere condolences. James not only touched our lives with his kind and humble spirit, but was a great neighbor and friend. We will be praying for God to strengthen, comfort, and carry you and your family through this difficult time. Love you, Carla and Michael Page
My condolences and prayers to Lynn and the Gibson family
To the family, Lynn I'm sooooo sorry 😞 for your loss, you and your children have my sincerest condolences 💐 and 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. I will continue keeping you all in my thoughts 💭 and prayers
Lynn , I pray that the Lord bless and keep your family in perfect peace and comfort during this difficult time. Gale Chadwick and Family
Lynn, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and especially my prayers during your season of loss. I remember when you first meet James and we were able to share some good times together back then. May God continue to give you and your family the peace and comfort that you need.
Lynn, my heartfelt condolences goes out to you and the family. Praying God's comfort, strength and peace over you all. Much love and prayers 🙏🏿 ❤️
To Lynn and the family. I offer my continued prayer to you on the loss of a my dear friend. James, a fellow paratrooper, my RV buddy we gonna miss you! Rest in Peace! 💯✔️
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
