of Yellville, AR
March 26, 1928 - December 21, 2025
Lester Claude Gibson of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 97 years old.
Lester was born on March 26, 1928, in Flippin, Arkansas. He was proceeded in death by his beloved wife, Anna Sue (Ott), his parents Sammie and Thema (Smothers), his brothers, and his sisters.
A Korean War veteran, dedicated cattle farmer, and steward of the land, he worked at Folgers Coffee in Houston, Texas for 15 years and then moved his family back to his home in Arkansas where he worked and retired from ''the lab,'' Baxter Healthcare. Lester's proudest achievement was that all five of his children received college degrees, including a PhD and multiple master's degrees.
He is survived by his daughters Paula (Fred) Engel of Berryville, Claudia (Ron) Brigham of Yellville, Linda (Peter) Braccini of San Antonio, Texas, Amy (Michael) Smith of Wildwood, Missouri, son Neal (Jann) Gibson of Flippin, Arkansas, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at Roller-Burns Funeral Home on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Graveside Service will follow at Hurst Cemetery in Flippin, Arkansas
Serving as pallbearers will be Tommy Tyler, Johnny Birrer, Jason Engel, Ray Gibson Jr., Nate Smith, Caleb Gibson and Daniel Leathers.
Services in the care of Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the First Presbyterian Church of Yellville, Arkansas.
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23 Condolence(s)
Danny/Petra 2
Sunday, December 28, 2025
Prayers for you and your family during this time of great loss.
Kay Kelly
Saturday, December 27, 2025
I loved your daddy. I especially loved talking to him every Sunday morning about our garden, his passion and mine. He always had a smile on his face. I will miss him but know he’s happy reunited with your mom. Hope she’s cooking for him! He always told me what a great cook she was. Makes me smile.
John Reed
Friday, December 26, 2025
Death is our final journey in life but not the end of our story.
May God have glory in this time of loss and give you the hope in His son, our Lord
Elaine McLean
Friday, December 26, 2025
You are all in my heart & prayers. Your family was like my second family. I gathered many peanuts for Lester lol.
Claire Bloom
Friday, December 26, 2025
There were never any kinder and more gracious people than Lester and Sue. The world is a sadder place without them and my heartfelt prayers for comfort and peace are sent winging to their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren!!! Those children are all richer for having been blessed by them!!
Jane Goen
Friday, December 26, 2025
Gibson Family,
I was so sorry to see of your dad's passing. He was one of the people I rode with to Baxter Lab in the summer of 1971. He was so kind and always spoke highly of you and he loved you so much. May your memories be of comfort to you.
Warmest Regards!
Jane (Ezell) Goen
John Massey
Friday, December 26, 2025
Sorry for the family’s loss . Prayers
Jeff T
Friday, December 26, 2025
Condolences and prayers for the Gibson family
Maggie Pettit
Friday, December 26, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Karla Walden Carawy
Friday, December 26, 2025
I’m so sorry. Condolences to all of you, and may good memories bring you comfort.
Meg Simons
Friday, December 26, 2025
Dear friends, We've know your daddy almost our whole lives. God couldn't have given any better a man as a father, friend, or farmer than Lester. He will be greatly missed, and we're so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you all, Meg and Mary Armstrong
Jim and Cindy Collins
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Sorry to hear of Lester passing .praying for you guys ❤️.
Jerry L Skiver
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
I worked with Lester for several years at Baxter. He was a very good friend and one of the hardest working men I have ever known.
Laura B England
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Dear family,
So very sorry to hear of Lester’s passing. He and Sue were such great neighbors, and I loved visiting with them. I am sending my deepest condolences at this difficult time. Gods blessings.
Laura B. England
Sarah Farmer Earll
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Blessings to the Gibson family.
Laura B England
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Dear family,
So very sorry to hear of Lester’s passing. He and Sue were such great neighbors, and I loved visiting with them. I am sending my deepest condolences at this difficult time. Gods blessings.
Laura B. England
Larry and Judith Bearden
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Please accept our deepest sympathy
Larry and Judith
Rick Bernard
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
I remember Mr Gibson mostly from the parts store,but over the last several years I would stop to visit him if he was out in the yard when I went by. Prayers for all of his family he was always a very kind man.Rest in Peace Lester.
Richard Queen
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Friends and Family of Lester; So sorry for your loss. My condolences to each of you.
Joe Roberts
Monday, December 22, 2025
May Lester and his wife, my aunt Sue rest in peace. They left behind a farm they loved, a wonderful family, and a host of friends.
Dee Williams
Monday, December 22, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying that God will provide peace and comfort for your family.
Donna Kaye (Benton) Treat
Monday, December 22, 2025
So sorry to hear about Lester. Praying for all the family.
Terry & Glenna Fisk
Monday, December 22, 2025
We are lifting you in prayer. May God give you the peace that surpasses all understanding.