Louie Gibson

Louie Gibson, 84-year-old resident of Fort Gibson, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 in Muskogee, OK. He was born April 18, 1931 to Carl R. and Golda Mae (Ingram) Gibson in Porum, OK where he was raised. In his childhood, he began his lifelong love of fishing, played with his dog, Benny, shined shoes, picked cotton, and got up to some good-natured mischief now and then. After graduating from Porum High School in 1949, he enlisted in the United States Army, spending the next four years sailing the Atlantic and being stationed in such exotic locales as Bremerhaven, Germany, Landes de Bussac, France, and Ft. Sill. Louie re-enlisted in the United States Army Reserves and served his nation until retiring with an Honorable Discharge as a 1Lt. Upon his return to Oklahoma, he married Anna Jean Spears, a pretty nurse from Hulbert who was helping care for his father. Together, he and Ann raised three wonderful children: Anna Marie (Mimi), Mary Katherine (Kathy), and John Philip (Phil) in Ponca City. After retiring from a successful career as an accountant for Conoco, Louie spent the next 30 years of his life fishing, painting, reading, rescuing stray animals, star-gazing, playing the banjo, and making the best homemade vanilla ice cream ever. He was a member of the Fort Gibson Church of Christ. Louie was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Thomas (Hoot), and his sisters, Evelyn, and Betty Lou. He is survived by his brother, A.T., his sister, Sue Nell, his second wife, Hazel, his daughter, Mimi and her husband Jim of Perry, OK, his daughter, Kathy and her husband Ken of Flower Mound, TX, and his son, Phil and his wife Terri of Norman, OK; grandchildren Christina, Kari, Jessica, Maggie, Rob, and Pete; great-grandchildren Aniston, Racin, Linleigh, and Phenix; step-children; James Allen Roberts and wife Christine, dear friends Steve Green and wife Christy, Sue Kucik and husband Joe, numerous step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and of course his pets, Princess, Lucky, and Boots along with many friends. A visitation will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2015 with the family receiving friends from 5PM-7PM in the Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. A funeral service celebrating Louie’s rich life will be held at 1PM on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, OK. with Louie’s son; Phil and grandson; Pete officiating. If you prefer, in lieu of flowers, donations in Louie Gibson’s name can be made to the American Cancer Society. The family of Louie Gibson entrusted his care, services, and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service 1224 E Poplar/PO Box 1973 Fort Gibson, OK 918-478-2555.

Louie Gibson

April 18, 1931 - August 22, 2015