Mr. John Howard Gibson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. John Howard Gibson of Union Grove, Alabama; passed away Monday evening June 28, 2021 at the age of 53. John was born in Guntersville, Alabama on February 7, 1968 to Howard Mac Gibson and Mary Hugh Cox Gibson. He made his profession as a lifelong farmer; enjoying row cropping, raising and harvesting hogs to produce sausage and barbecue – which was praised as the best in the area. Alongside his father, he owned and operated Gibson’s Farm Fresh Sausage in Union Grove, Alabama. In his spare time, John enjoyed activities such as: boating on the river with his family and friends, traveling to Gatlinburg and Talladega, watching his favorite birds and wildlife, hunting, visiting friends at Cooley’s Grocery, and spending time with people in the community. John will be forever remembered by his beloved wife of 12 years, Jennifer Lynn Gibson; daughter, Julie Anne Gibson; stepdaughter, Jada Lindsay Nix; sister, Jenny Ann Northridge (Craig); brother, Mark Morris (Jean); sister, Shannon (Chuck) and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. In addition to his beloved parents, John is reunited with his brother, Joseph Morris. A Visitation will take place at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel on the afternoon of Thursday–July 1, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel with Bro. GregNarrell officiating. Burial will follow services immediately at the Union Grove First Baptist Church Cemetery in Union Grove, Alabama. Pallbearers escorting John to his final resting place will be: Mark Ferguson, Jason Hayes, Steve Hayes, Neil Shaver, Mike Reed, and Mark Upton. Honorary pallbearers will be: Jackie Chamness, J.D. Hayes, Houston Lindsay, Craig Northridge, Tim Shumate, and Donnie Thomas. In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to the Cemetery Fund at Union Grove First Baptist Church. Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, Directing.

Mr. John Howard Gibson

February 7, 1968 - June 28, 2021