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Robert McKinley Gibson

September 10, 1952 — July 26, 2015

ROBERT McKINLEY GIBSON
1952-2015

DALLAS – Robert "Tater" McKinley Gibson, 62, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2015

He was born in Gaston County, NC on September 10, 1952 to the late James "Jim" and Carrie Guy Gibson

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Roy Gibson, sisters, Nellie Shealy and Mary Frances Gibson; daughter, Wendy Cummins

"Tater" was such a loving and giving person. Most will remember him as being the one that
loved riding motorcycles with Wind Jammers in Shelby and Carolina Cycles Association and was a member of several clubs where he spent time giving back, this was something he cared a lot about and was important to him. He was a US Marine Veteran.

Survivors include his sons, Curtis Gibson, RJ Gibson and Robbie Mullinax and wife Heather, brothers, J.D., James "Bud", Paul, Howard, Dan and Terry Gibson; sisters, Ellie Rhyne and Mary Ruth Gibson; granddaughter Brittany Walker

Visitation for family and friends will be Tuesday July 28th from 6:30-8:30 pm at Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home

Celebration of Life Service will be Wednesday July 29th at 4:00 pm at Withers and WhisenantFuneral Home with Reverend Randy Stiles officiating.

Military Honors provided by the Gaston County Honor Guard.

Interment will be private

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shiners' Children Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 shrinershospitalsforchildren.org

The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to his caregivers.

Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia 704-864-5144 is serving the Family.
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