of Paragould, AR

November 21, 1939 - July 7, 2021

Jerry Lee Gibson, 81, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at his home. He was born November 21, 1939 in Cash to H.L. and Alta (Collins) Gibson. Jerry worked for Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home for over 25 years until retirement. He also worked as an EMT. He was a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Jerry was a member of the Arkansas Funeral Directors, a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner. He also served in the U.S. Army.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Noveline Gibson; two brothers, Tommy Gibson and Doyle Gibson; and three sisters, Rosa Gibson, Inez Griffin and Pat Guisinger.

Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Jerry include his loving wife of 58 years, Betty (Kirksey) Gibson; a son, Mark Gibson (Cheri); three grandchildren, Dylan Gibson (Brieanna), Lonnie Cole (Kara) and Tanya Cole; seven great-grandchildren, Hadlee Gibson, Collier Gibson, Khy Cole, Finn Cole, Jett Cole, Haven Marrow and Paxton Williams; a brother, Larry Gibson (Lora); and two sisters, Brenda Lane (Dalton) and Karen Knight (Larry).

Chapel services will be 10 am Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Wynndel King officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include Donnie Griggs, Chris Lane, Reid Lane, Dylan Gibson, Lonnie Cole and Tanya Cole.

Visitation will be Friday evening at the funeral home from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com