John Ell  Gibson

John Ell Gibson, age 71 of Forney, TX, passed away January 3, 2010.  He was born August 30, 1938 in Brasher, TX, to Ross & Loretta (Wilmon) Gibson.  John proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  He had worked as a commercial truck driver and now enjoyed traveling with his wife and riding motorcycles.  John had a passion for his family and his church, First Baptist Church of Heath, TX.

He is survived by his mother: Loretta (Wilmon) Gibson; wife: Patricia Gibson of Forney, TX; son: Derek Gibson of Forney, TX; daughter: Kym French & husband Michael of Quinlan, TX; grandchildren: Stone Gibson, and Jonathan and Joshua Wortham, as well as 17 others; and four great grandchildren. Stepchildren: Steve Carmel & wife Linda of Washington, Richard Carmel of Colorado, Donald Carmel & wife Michelle of Washington, Kelly Phelan & husband Mike of Washington, Monica Perez of Washington, Diana Salgado of Florida, and Joanna Sheinberg & husband Robert of Florida; John was preceded in death by his father; and wife Montez Gibson.

A memorial service will be held 1:00pm, Thursday, January 7, 2010, at First Baptist Church, 224 Smirl Dr, Heath, TX.  Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund in John’s name.