Mr. James S. Gibson

We are so sorry for the loss of James. We knew him to be a kind and loving husband to our dear friend, Nida. James was a warmhearted, good-natured person. He had a great smile and a good sense of humor. May James rest in peace. Eternal light shine upon him. Praying for comfort and strength for our friend Nida and the rest of James' family. - Bong and Blessilda Raposa Tibung

We are so sorry for the loss of James Gibson. He was such a sweet man and always had lots of jokes to tell. We will truly miss him and sending prayers to his Family: Wife Leonida and Daughter Saundra. Love Dane & Rita Turner Alexander

I met James just once when they came to visit Texas with my cousin Manding long time ago. It was not a long visit but I saw right away his patience and his gentleness. He's not picky in terms of food. I did cook a Filipino dish with dried fish when they were here and didn't expect that he would eat. He was so simple and a very nice person. You will be miss James. Rest In Peace. I know you're in a place now where there's happiness forever. Goodbye James! Helen

James was really a wonderful person. I am a living witness of how he radiated his goodness because I was one of the person that he and his wife supported me with the things I needed the first time I was here in the US. I know James that heaven is so happy to have you. May you rest in peace. I always love you.

James was a good friend and a wonderful, caring husband to Nida. He will be greatly missed. May you Rest In Peace James. You are forever in our memories. Randy, Gay and Riley Pelagio

When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. May you treasure all your memories of James; he was a wounderful neighbor and will be missed. My Sincere Sympathy, Gwendolyn Stanton

James Gibson was my great grand father . I will always remember his smile and sense of humor . He was a great man, very encouraging and had the best disposition. We will miss him.

Many years ago I remembered asking Dad (father-in-law)for permission to marry his daughter Saundra. He stared at me with a stern look and told me "no". I got very worried because his daughter was the love my life. Dad's stern look quickly changed to a warm smile and he gave me his blessings to marry his daughter. Dad was full of fun, jokes, laughter, and made me feel welcome to be part of his family. Dad was a kind and generous man that will be truly missed but never forgotten. I truly give my love and condolences to his dear wife Leonida and my dear wife Saundra for their loss. Love Edward Allen

I have known James Gibson and his family for over 60 years. What a beautiful friendship! His daughter Saundra is like my very own! Family and friends have wonderful memories of him, his kindness, his sincerity, his smile. He was very special to us all. Love and condolences to his family and friends, Bessie Thompson.

When thinking of James Gibson one of the first things that comes to my mind is his delightful smile. It was so contagious that no matter how you were feeling that day, when you saw his smile, it would cheer you right up. Prior to getting to meet him, my wife (Tatiana) would often talk about fond memories of going to her great-grandfather & great-grandmother's home as a child. When I met him for the first time I could see exactly why she was so endeared to him. I look forward to the promise mentioned at John 5:28,29 which speaks of a resurrection of dead ones. That will be such a joyous time to be able to welcome back a healthy & youthful James Gibson. Until then my prayers and thoughts are with all of the family. Ben Johnson

Writing this just before Father's Day befits James Gibson, a great husband, father and family man. At 68 years old, I knew him all of my life, and even before, since he and his first wife Leola, who was my mother's best friend, all hailed from Alabama. James was known for his kindness, his quiet and gentle personality, all with a twinkle in his eye. And this kindness lives on through his loving daughter, Saundra, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed by family and friends. With condolences to his family, Rosalind Thompson

So nice to see the beautiful photo of James Gibson, our dear family friend. It is the way I will always remember him with that warm and gentle smile. Spending the weekend with his daughter, Saundra, when my sister and I were children, was a special treat in part because her Mom, Leola and Dad, James were so cool. My sister and I were very fortunate to have people like James in our young lives. He was a father figure who exemplified a quiet strength and good humor. I only wish I had taken the time to learn more about his work on the fabled SS United States. It's hard to believe he is gone. My sincere condolences to our beloved Saundra, her family and to his wife Leonida.

This is what I wrote: "I wish the family blessings in a time of grief. James Gipson was a kind and very helpful person. I remember his big beautiful and sincere smile. Even though he was mild mannered, he could make anyone feel better about anything because he was so positive. He was a good friend to the late Sarah Mae (Harris) and me. Rest In Peace,James. Bettye Benderson

May all that you shared bring you peace during your time of sadness. God Bless!

Iam deeply saddened to learn of the death of James Gibson. He was an old friend of mine and my husband, Morris. We shared many happy memories over the years in New York. This is to extend my profound and heartfelt sympathy to each member of his family. Sincere wishes for your peace, solace and God's Blessings. Martha E. Lee

Even if I only had one chance to personally meet Uncle James when he went home to the Philippines with my Manding Nida, I knew then he was a sweet, sincere, and caring person. He was always smiling and pleasant to talk to on the phone and I can see how gentle and caring he was to everyone.

Thank you Uncle James for the immense love, patience, and happiness you gave Manding Nida all those years! We love so much! Till we meet again Uncle James.

Lucille and Tan-Puracan Family

Uncle James was a blessing to our family, we were so lucky to know his bright smile and endless patience. As Manding once said: "If everyone in the world could be like James, the world would be a wonderful place." At the time, the words were said in passing, stated as a simple fact of life, the same way one might declare the sky to be blue or grass to be green. The goodness of Uncle James was obvious. It did not require epiphanies or great moments of pause to be discovered, it was ever apparent. He was always kind, always caring, and his warm heart permeated everything he did and touched everyone he loved. Rest in peace Uncle James, you are missed so dearly. Chito, Venus, Christie, and Sam.

Uncle James memory will always be in our hearts. I met him the first time when he came to California with my sister Nida and Johny (Gibson) for a visit. He was a fun person to be with and easy to get along well. My family always talk to Uncle James on the phone and always had a good laugh all the time. He always had a good heart and never failed to give some advice about respect and love of family. We love you Uncle James and you will be greatly missed. For Manding, draw strength from GOD at this difficult time and know that you are loved. Penny, Mimi (Nida's sister), Tiffany and Tawny.

We were so blessed to have James became a part of our family-Nida's family. He was Uncle James to our nieces and nephews. Nida was so lucky to have married an extraordinary man. A man of few words with immeasurable and reasonable patience. A very kind hearted one with an honest smile in his face. That's how we remembered James. May he rest in peace. God bless his soul. You are forever in our hearts James.The Tan family.

I will never forget the first time I met my uncle James. I remember thinking he looks just like my father. He was one of kindest, gentlest most soft spoken people you could ever meet. He became the patriarch of the Gibson family. My late brother Johnnie Gibson was fortunate enough to spend many years working, attending family gatherings and even living with uncle James. He was more than just an uncle to my brother Johnnie, he became a surrogate father. Our family loved him dearly and he will be greatly missed. May God bless you and welcome you into his loving arms Uncle James. Barbara and Alex Jones and family.

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