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Alfred J. (Doggie) (AJ) Gibson, Sr., 78, of Bridgeport, passed away Saturday morning, September 26, 2009, at his home.  He was born in Flemington on August 8, 1931, a son of the late Okey and Mary Petroff Gibson.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Linda J. Nicodemus Gibson.

Also surviving are three children, Alfred Gibson, Jr. and his wife Kay, Volga; Michael Gibson and his wife Katy, Bridgeport; and Cherie Underwood and her husband Lee, Elkins; four grandchildren, Teresa Gray and her husband Tim; Jason Gibson and his wife Nikki; Hunter and Jarrod Poe; nine great-grandchildren, Morgan and Mitchell Shreves, Ashley, Austin, Alyson, and Aidan Gibson, Nikolaus Rogers, and Shawna and Colby Gray.  A sister, Virginia McCauley and her husband Wayne, Bridgeport; his father-in-law, Edgar Nicodemus, Fredrick, MD; sister-in-law, Roxie Smith and her husband Tony, Mt. Airy, MD; brother-in-law Ron Nicodemus and partner Leslie Kain, Ellicott City, MD; and several nieces and nephews complete his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Gibson, a sister, Rolena Brown, and a brother, Jack Gibson.

He retired in 1989 as a bus driver from the Taylor County Board of Education after 30 years of service.  Following retirement, he was working part-time for R.J. Claprood Wholesale Florist and had been there for 13 years.  He served in the US Marine Corp and was a veteran of the Korean War.  He was a member of the American Legion Post #68, Bridgeport. 

 Alfred lived life to the fullest, loved to tinker on his farm, and enjoyed working on everybody’s broken down junk.  He will be missed by all his family and his many friends.

 Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

 Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, on Monday from 2-8 pm, where services will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, at 10 am with Father Harry Cramer presiding.  Interment will follow in WV National Cemetery.

 Burnside Funeral Home, Bridgeport

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Mon, Sep 28, 2009 12:56 pm

We will miss Uncle Al very much.  We know he’s in God’s hands now and will keep an eye on us all—near and far!  I remember so many things about Uncle Al even though we didn’t see each other frequently. And when I start to recall a memory, the corners of my mouth start to turn upwards in a smile almost before the memory comes.  And what a testament to a long marriage and a wonderful family – Uncle Al and Aunt Linda showed us!   

Our deepest sympathies go to you Aunt Linda and to Mike and Cherie and Alfred, Jr.  and the whole family.  We hope that there are moments of great and happy memories and smiles among the grief in these next days ahead.  We so wish we could be with you and trust that the family will be together to embrace, consol and nourish one another.   We’re sending giant hugs and our prayers of love and support to you.

We miss you!   Love,

Wendy and Jason   Writing from San Diego 

Wendy and Jason Bazilian

 
Tue, Sep 29, 2009 12:51 pm

Linda and family,

We are so sorry to hear about Doggie.  He was a very special person who always had a smile on his face.  You and the family are in our thoughts and our prayers.  Look to God and he will give you the strength to get through this difficult time.  God Bless,

Howie, Bobbie Jo and Alex LaFontaine

 
Sun, Sep 27, 2009 10:53 pm

DEAR LINDA AND FAMILY:

I'M SORRY TO HEAR  ABOUT DOGGIE. IT WAS A SHOCK TO ALL OF US. OUR PRAYERS WITH BE WITH YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY.

TAKE CARE    LOVE ALMA AND JOE

 
Mon, Sep 28, 2009 8:45 pm

To:   Mrs Gibson and Family

My name is Jim Sturms. I drive a delivery van for Obermeyer's Florist in Parkersburg.   The last 4 years I have had the pleasure of getting to know "AJ"     He never failed to light up our work site every Mon. thur Fri. around noon when he dropped off our flowers and supplies.   He always walked in with smile and left all of us with a smile on our faces when he left.  It was a pleasure knowing him.    All of us at Obermeyer's were saddened to hear of your loss. We all will miss him.    

My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.   May God help you and your family at this time of loss. 

Jim Sturms  Vienna WV.

 
Mon, Sep 28, 2009 9:49 pm

Gibson Family,

Keeping you in our prayers, and trusting that God will bring you comfort in the days ahead.

God Bless Jodi,Brian ,Becca Myers and Johnathan Slattman