Mr. Howard Mac Gibson

November 8, 1932 - January 1, 2020

Mr. Howard Mac Gibson, age 87, of Union Grove, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Gibson was born on November 8, 1932 to Leon Gibson & Willie King Gibson. He was a man of many trades, he worked as a machinist at Redstone Arsenal, farmed and was owner/operator of Gibson Sausage. He was dedicated to his craft and loved providing meat to others. Mr. Gibson was a member of Union Grove First Baptist Church. He is survived by his sons, John H. Gibson (Jennifer), Joseph Morris (Pam), Mark Morris (Jean); daughters, Shannon Campbell (Chuck), Jenny Ann Northridge (Craig); brother, Bob Gibson (Peggy); sisters, Mary Gail Sturgeon, Shirley “Tink” Parker; 9 grandchildren; several great grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde, Carl & Don Gibson; sister, Nina Dale Rouseff. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel with Bro. Greg Narrell officiating. Burial will be in the Union Grove First Baptist Church Cemetery with Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel directing. Pallbearers will include Craig Northridge, Chase Morris, Mark Ferguson, Mark Upton, Steve Hayes and Michael Parker; honorary pallbearers, Houston Lindsay, Charlie Hough and Roger Gibson. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Union Grove First Baptist Church Cemetery fund.