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John Benjamin “Ben” Gibson

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Birth	:	3 Sep 1925 Laurel Hill, Scotland County, North Carolina, USA
Death	:	5 Apr 2003 Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.7844009, -79.4625015
Description	:	Mr. John Benjamin "Ben" Gibson, 77, passed into his new home in Heaven on Saturday, April 5, 2003. He was born September 3, 1925 in Laurel Hill to the late Elmore and Eva G. Gibson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Elmore and Joseph McKenzie. Ben graduated from Laurel Hill High School in 1943. He was a veteran of WWII, completing his tour of duty as a Petty Officer Boatswain 2nd Class with the US Navy. Upon returning from duty, Ben entered South George Trade and Vocational School, Americus, GA from where he graduated in 1949. Read More	Mr. John Benjamin "Ben" Gibson, 77, passed into his new home in Heaven on Saturday, April 5, 2003. He was born September 3, 1925 in Laurel Hill to the late Elmore and Eva G. Gibson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Elmore and Joseph McKenzie. Ben graduated from Laurel Hill High School in 1943. He was a veteran of WWII, completing his tour of duty as a Petty Officer Boatswain 2nd Class with the US Navy. Upon returning from duty, Ben entered South George Trade and Vocational School, Americus, GA from where he graduated in 1949. Ben moved to Charlotte in March 1951 and began working for the Charlotte Transit System. He was a devoted and highly valued employee until his retirement as group leader, first shift, in 1987. A member of Sharon Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, Ben maintained the church ball field for 25 years as a gift to God. Ben is survived by his wife of 49 1/2 years, Mary Ruth Caldwell Gibson; a son, Samuel E. Gibson of Laurel Hill; a daughter, Mary Eva Gibson and her husband, Douglas R. DeRose and granddaughter, Bailey Gibson DeRose of Charlotte. A graveside service to honor Ben will be 2:00 p.m. today, Tuesday at Hillside Cemetery in Laurinburg officiated by the Rev. Terry Hanna of Sharon Presbyterian Church and the Rev. Tom Groome of Scotia Village. Pallbearers will be Andy Beamon, Andy Phillips, Jody Sullivan, Wayne Gibson, Derrell Gibson, and Jack Matthew. A reception to celebrate Ben's life will be held following the service at the Scotia Village patio, Laurinburg. Memorial may be sent to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204, Sharon Presbyterian Church, 5201 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210, or upkeep of the ball field, or Scotia Village 2200 Elm Avenue, Laurinburg, NC 28352. Ben was one of the last of a rare breed of gentlemen. He was never too busy that he couldn't stop what he was doing to help someone in need, whether he knew them or not, and he always loved to visit with others, especially over a fast and furious game of pinochle. His faith in the Lord was evident in all he did and helped him stay strong and upbeat until the end. He will truly be missed and eternally loved by his family and friends.

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John Benjamin “Ben” Gibson's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA.
When did John Benjamin “Ben” Gibson death?
John Benjamin “Ben” Gibson death on 5 Apr 2003 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Benjamin “Ben” Gibson's memorial?
Latitude: 34.7844009
Longitude: -79.4625015

Family Members:

Parent

Elmore Edison Gibson

(1895 - 1972)

Eva Gibson Gibson

(1901 - 1991)

Spouse

Mary Ruth Caldwell Gibson

(1931 - 2015)

Siblings

George Elmore Gibson

(1923 - 1948)

Joe McKenzie Gibson

(1927 - 1954)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillside Cemetery
Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7844009, -79.4625015

2. Hillside Memorial Park
Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7894000, -79.4646000

3. Cedar Grove Cemetery
Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7817300, -79.4522100

4. Leach Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7921982, -79.4702988

5. Reedy Creek Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery
Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7738914, -79.4630585

6. Matthews Chapel AME Zion Church Cemetery
Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7657040, -79.4775010

7. Stewart Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8106003, -79.4458008

8. McNair Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7888985, -79.5141983

9. Covington Cemetery
East Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7619019, -79.4152985

10. Gibson Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7907982, -79.5186005

11. McFarland Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8333015, -79.4681015

12. McCormick Cemetery
Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7454000, -79.5029700

13. Carmichael-McIntyre Cemetery
Stewartsville Township, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7352370, -79.4414480

14. Blue Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7524986, -79.5143967

15. Caledonia United Methodist Church Cemetery
Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7290916, -79.4603958

16. Malloy Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8272018, -79.5077972

17. McKinnon Cemetery
Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7349600, -79.4994700

18. Sullivan Cemetery
East Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7550011, -79.4008026

19. Scottish Heritage Cemetery
East Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7548890, -79.4003390

20. Snead-Norton Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8342018, -79.5017014

21. Gibson Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7825012, -79.5353012

22. Stewartsville Cemetery
Laurinburg, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7380981, -79.4135971

23. Lytch Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.7458000, -79.5218964

24. Morgan Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 34.8025017, -79.5350037