Lee Roy Gibson

Lee Roy Gibson, 69, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, Jan. 13th, 2021, at a local hospital.
He was a life-long resident of Cleveland from the Blythe Oldfield community and was of the Christian faith.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a carpenter for most of his life and was a talented artist, creating many gifts to family over the years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge Brothers, Alhambra Shrine. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He had a ready smile for everyone he met and always found the good in each person.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Glenn Gibson and Nellie Louise Sprouse; brothers: Robert Gibson, Wayne Gibson, and Mike Gibson; sister, Bobbie Swiger; and daughter, April Starr Gibson.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy L. (Thomas) Gibson of Cleveland, formerly of Rockwood, TN; son, Daryl Lee Gibson and daughter in law Sarah of Cleveland, daughter, Corinne D. Freeman and son-in-law David Freeman, of Cleveland; grandchildren: Lily Beard and spouse Seth Beard, Caedyn Freeman, Roxanne Gibson, Samuel Freeman, and Simeon Gibson, all of Cleveland, TN; brother, Steve Gibson and sister-in-law, Debra Gibson, of Cleveland, sister-in-law, Judy Gail Gibson, of Soddy Daisy; sister-in-law, Shirley Gibson of Cleveland; and brother-in-law, Steven Swiger, of Cleveland. He is also survived by multiple members of his Devaney and Thomas family whom he loved greatly.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM-11:30 AM on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Companion Funeral Home with the A Celebration of Life to honor Lee’s memory at 12:00 Noon in the chapel. Arrangements are under the care of Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland, Tennessee.