1958
Larry
2013
Larry Gibson
July 24, 1958 — October 31, 2013
Obituary of Larry Gibson
A funeral Service will be held, 11AM, Friday, November 8th at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 4009 N Missouri Ave. Larry passed away surrounded by love on October 31, 2013, he was 55 years old.
Larry was born in Belzoni, Mississippi, July 24, 1958, the eldest of three children of Lesty and Maggie Lee (Hooker) Gibson. The family moved to Portland in 1961 where he was raised and schooled. He attended Boise Elementary and graduated from Grant High School, class of 1977. Larry did many things in his life but there were two he truly enjoyed; cooking and singing. For many years he was a cook and chef in the Portland area, he retired due to health issues from the University of Portland where he worked until 2007. Singing, he was known to be found singing just about anytime and anywhere. The joy he brought was a blessing to many. Larry will be missed. He was a longtime member of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and served as a deacon.
He is survived by his mother, Maggie Gibson, children; Aiyana Calicott, Jameka Gibson and Lesty Gibson, Grandchildren; Rakyah, Tashiana, Sade, and Successful, Siblings: Carl Gibson, Tamra Gibson, uncles; Bill Gibson & McKinley Gibson and a host of relatives and friends.
A funeral Service will be held, 11AM, Friday, November 8th at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 4009 N Missouri Ave. Larry passed away surrounded by love on October 31, 2013, he was 55 years old.
Larry was born in Belzoni, Mississippi, July 24, 1958, the eldest of three children of Lesty and Maggie Lee (Hooker) Gibson. The family moved to Portland in 1961 where he was raised and schooled. He attended Boise Elementary and graduated from Grant High School, class of 1977. Larry did many things in his life but there were two he truly enjoyed; cooking and singing. For many years he was a cook and chef in the Portland area, he retired due to health issues from the University of Portland where he worked until 2007. Singing, he was known to be found singing just about anytime and anywhere. The joy he brought was a blessing to many. Larry will be missed. He was a longtime member of the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church and served as a deacon.
He is survived by his mother, Maggie Gibson, children; Aiyana Calicott, Jameka Gibson and Lesty Gibson, Grandchildren; Rakyah, Tashiana, Sade, and Successful, Siblings: Carl Gibson, Tamra Gibson, uncles; Bill Gibson & McKinley Gibson and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation
Rose City Funeral Home
5625 Northeast Fremont Street
Portland
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97213-1754
Thursday, November 7, 2013, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Service
Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
4009 North Missouri Avenue
Portland
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97227
Friday, November 8, 2013, 11:00 AM
Cemetery
Rose City Cemetery
5625 N.E. Fremont St.
Portland
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OR
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97213-1754
Friday, November 8, 2013,
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