George “Buddy” Evan Gibson, 90, Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 11:00pm, at Thomas Memorial Hospital after a short illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents Wyatt (Hoot) & Lillie Mae Stotler Gibson and sisters, Margaret, Ruby, Mildred, Joann and Florence. 

He was retired from Dickinson Fuel Company, Inc. 

He is survived by his wife, Rebal Gibson and 7 children, Becky, Mark (Reginia), Keith (Cindy), George (Samatha), Brent (Madora). Dwight (Lori) and Jeffery (Debbie).  He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews including 2 nephews who were like brothers, Mike and Terry Gibson.

Buddy loved to work in his garden and was a beekeeper.  He was an avid outdoorsman and loved life to the fullest. 

It was Buddy’s wishes to be cremated.  The family will have a celebration of his life at a later date. Burial will be on the family property, Olcott, WV.