Mr. Walton Aaron Gibson, age 76, of Lavonia, died Friday, June 25, 2010 at Stephens County Hospital.
Born February 15, 1934, in Lavonia, he was the son of the late: Zearl Sherman Gibson & Gertrude (Allen) Gibson. Prior to retirement, he worked for Fabritex and Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a member of Double Branches Baptist Church. Mr. Gibson was a US Army veteran, where he served in the 101st Airborne Division.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister: Cathryne Maret.
He is survived by his sons Gregory Gibson of Lavonia and Larry Brannen & Lisa of Lavonia; grandchildren: Elyse Danielle Brannen, Joshua William Brannen, & Nathaniel Grant Brannen all of Lavonia; brothers: Bobby Joe Gibson of Lavonia & Travis Gibson of Athens; and sister: Brenda Price of Lavonia.
Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 28, 2010 at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Rev. Alan Cole, Rev. David Wilson, & Mr. Bill Avant officiating. Burial will follow, with military honors, in the Lavonia City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. At other hours the family will be at the home of Larry & Lisa Brannen.