Jerry Gibson, 69, of Dawsonville passed away Saturday January 10, 2015 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following a short illness.
Born January 21, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana, he lived in Lumpkin County for 18 years before moving to Dawson County where he lived most of his life. Jerry owned and operated Jerry Gibson Trucking for over 40 years. He was a member of Etowah Lodge # 222 F & AM for over 30 years and was a member of Concord Baptist Church. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he was very devoted to his family and was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Crane, and a brother, Wayne Gibson.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Etrulya “Sis” Gibson, Dawsonville; daughter and son in law, Angie and Jeff Cantrell, Dawsonville; grandchildren, Parker Cantrell, Jerrah Cantrell; special nephew, Jerry Garrett; sisters and brothers in law, Opal and Golden Barron, Dahlonega, Brenda and Charles Ralston, Bonaire, GA, Debbie and Don Carder, Gainesville; brothers and sister in law, Marvin Gibson, Dawsonville, Morris and Judy Gibson, Clyde, NC; and a number of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday January 13, 2015 at 2 o’clock at Bearden Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Russell Burt and Dr. Scott Gilbert will officiate. Interment will follow in Sawnee View Gardens.
The family will receive friends Monday from 4 until 9 at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.
Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.