John Edgar Gibson, Sr.

John Edgar Gibson, 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at the Nashville VA Hospital. He was born July 4, 1949 in Chattanooga, TN. He attended St. Francis Catholic School and was a 1967 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, TN and attended Chattanooga City College. Edgar proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was later employed by Southern Railway, Lockheed Martin, and Northern Telecom (presently known as AT&T). He enjoyed working on cars, reading, listening to music, working puzzles, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Edgar was predeceased by his parents Ervin L Gibson and Margaret Bone Gibson, sister Ervine Gibson and grandson Matthew Gibson.

His life and memory will forever be cherished by his children: Ricky (Sherry) Terry of Chattanooga, TN. Valory Gibson-Roddy of Cleveland, TN. Mark (Rosalind) Gibson of Knoxville, TN. Dawn (Kenneth) Green of Hollywood, FL. Eric Gibson of Stone Mountain GA. Sonya Gibson, Tonya (Timothy) Jackson of Antioch, TN. John Gibson Jr and Charlsey Gibson of Nashville, TN. A host of grand and great-grandchildren. Sister: Renee Gibson of Chattanooga, TN. Devoted niece Aisha (Juan) Holloway of Antioch, TN, and a grand niece.

Special loved ones: Mozella Gibson, Yolanda Blocker-Gibson, Raynel Smith, God-son Harold Smith. Lifelong friends: Terry & Mary Collie