J.R. Gibson of Roswell, Georgia was taken by Angels on Saturday, November 8, 2014 peacefully with the family by his side at the age of 58. J.R. is predeceased by his parents Julian and Inez Gibson. J.R. is survived and will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 28 years, JoAnn; his daughters and their husbands, Nicole & Michael Miller, Michelle Gibson & Michael Oliver; his grandchildren, Benjamin Oliver Gibson and Alisa Proser; his sisters and their husbands Diane & Randy Eley and Judy & Carlos Pelham; his brother and his wife Michael & Patricia Gibson and his Nieces and Nephews. J.R. was an Animal Patrol Officer employed by the City of Chamblee for 38 years. He had a tremendous love of animals and took special care for them. J.R. had an infectious personality and never met a stranger. He was a brave man and would do anything for anybody. He will truly be missed and always carried in the heart of his loved ones. The visitation will be held at H.M. Patterson & Sons Oglethorpe Hill 4550 Peachtree Road, NE Atlanta, Ga 30319 on Tuesday, November 11 from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm. He will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral at Chamblee First United Methodist Church 4147 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Chamblee, GA 30341. Funeral service will be held by Rev. Dr. Royeese Stowe, Senior Pastor on Wednesday, November 12 at 2:00 pm. Burial will immediately follow at Prospect Methodist Cemetery in Chamblee.
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