John Gibson

John Gibson, age 79, of Vanleer, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Just like he wanted.

Celebration of Life will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025 at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home with Bro. James Green, Bro. David Mackens, and Bro. Ty Weaver officiating. Burial will follow at Mathis Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Better known as Big John, he was a simple man. He found joy in the little things. He loved his family. His children, Little John and Debbie were his pride and joy. He was known as a man who could do and fix anything, a trait he passed down to many others. He loved to hunt and fish but truly had a passion for his guns and the art of shooting them. He would help and do anything for anybody. John was retired from the Dickson County School System, where he worked in maintenance.

In addition to his parents, Charlie and Bertie Mathis Gibson, he was preceded in death by his two children, Jerry Lewis and Wanda Faye.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Bettie Gibson; son, John Gibson (Dawn), of Burns, TN; daughter, Debbie Thomas (Dudley), of Cunningham, TN; grandchildren, Clint Gibson (Chyna), Samantha Cockerille (Dylan), Dudley Thomas, Jr., Ty Weaver (Amber), and Toby Weaver (Jamie); great-grandchildren, Brilyn Gibson, Ashlynn and Journey Harvey, Hadley, Chloe, and Noah Cockerille, John and Avery Weaver.

Serving as pallbearers will be his nephews, James Neblett "Bobo", Timmy Neblett, Bobby Gibson, Jr., Steve Neblett, Charles Neblett, and Jeff Neblett. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Clint Gibson, Dudley Thomas, Jr., Ty Weaver, and Toby Weaver.

Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040.

Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com