Steve was born September 21, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC to Harold James Gibson and Rachel Lillian Hughes Gibson. He adored his father, an Assistant Fire Chief for the Winston-Salem Fire Department, who passed away when Steve was only 15.
He graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1967 where he played football, ran track, and was a State Champion wrestler. He wrestled for Methodist College and graduated in 1972 with a degree in Business Administration. Then he attended East Carolina University and became a Certified Public Accountant. He was a Medic in the U.S. Army Reserves 1970-1976.
He married his high school sweetheart, Iris Emily Edgar, on July 3, 1971; they divorced in 1987. He is survived by his two beloved children, Colin Stephen Gibson of Wilmington, NC and Emily Gibson Allen and husband, Wesley, of Raleigh. He has one grandson, Wesley Blake Allen, Jr who he adored. His home is filled with pictures of his children and grandson.
Steve never knew a stranger and will be greatly missed by his countless friends. His door was always open. He recently retired after 30+ years as a CPA, but continued to do tax preparations for many of his clients who had become lifelong friends.
Steve loved watching and playing sports, particularly football, which was a passion he shared with his son and tried to pass on to his grandson. He had Blake outside at 3 months teaching him to throw the football. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, business, politics, investing, poker, staying up late and sleeping in.
He is survived by a sister, Linda Gibson Messer of Kernersville, NC and stepsister, Billie Jo Reinhardt and husband, Jackie, of Hamptonville, NC.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 24 at 3:00pm, Brown Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. Before the service, there will be a visitation with the family from 2:00pm – 3:00pm.
On Monday, June 25 at 1:00pm, there will be a graveside service at Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem, NC where he will be buried beside his father.
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