Billy Brannon Gibson, 99 of Huntsville, AL was born on November 1, 1920 and passed peacefully to enter his heavenly home on October 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laura and George W. Gibson; three brothers; four sisters and several golfing buddies.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 73 years, Alma Christine Gibson; two sons, Gregory (Debbie) Gibson, Roger (Krista) Gibson; two daughters, Cathy (Gary) Maner, Karen Gibson; seven grandchildren, Anna (Brad) Hedges, Aimee (John) Flores, Mary Brantley (Lee) Nalley, Donnie Russ, Diana Russ, Kelly (Andrew) East, Caroline (Nathan) Bivens; 15 great grandchildren; niece, Barbara Espinosa, along with great nieces and nephews.
Bill was a World War II Veteran, who fought with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater. After serving our country, Bill went on to work for NASA in the Space/Missile Program. He was awarded the prestigious Snoopy Award for his work in the program.
Bill was a member of Hillwood Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing on a bowling league, but his greatest pastime was golfing. He made many friends throughout the years, and he will be greatly missed.
You may visit with the family on Sunday, October 11, 2020 from 2:00pm until 3:00pm at Valhalla Funeral Home. Funeral Services will begin at 3:00pm in Valhalla’s Chapel, with Marine Military Honors to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Billy Gibson to Hospice Family Care, 10000 Serenity Lane, Huntsville, AL 35803 or Hillwood Baptist Church, 300 Kohler Road, Huntsville, AL 35803.
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