Steven J. “Red” Gibson Sr., 51, of Peoria, passed away at 11:13 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2012, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2012, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Steven was born in Peoria on July 12, 1960, a son of Clayton L. and Lela L. (Medley) Gibson. He married Betty L. Smith on June 14, 1984 in Peoria. She preceded him in death on December 31, 2011 in Peoria. He was also preceded in death by his parents; sister, Billy Salyars; and brother, R. Roger Gibson. He is survived by his sons, Steven (Ellen) Gibson and Joshua (Jenifer Roe) Gibson, all of Peoria; brothers, Donald D. Buttrum of Galesburg, Kenneth F. (Mary) Perkins of Glen Allen, AL, Lonnie L. (Debby) Gibson of Bartonville, Bobby D. (Sharon) Gibson of Wyoming, IL and Kevin A. Gibson of Pekin; five grandchildren; his dogs, Brutus and Angel “JoJo”; and several nieces and nephews. Steven was a truck driver for Construction Materials, Inc. in Peoria and was formerly employed as a truck driver with Federal Warehouse Company in East Peoria. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 627 in Peoria. He enjoyed working on cars, watching NASCAR and wrestling and spending time on his tractor with his grandchildren. Steven cared more for others than he did himself. He took excellent care of Betty, after she became ill and loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He loved his dogs and took them everywhere.
| Steven Gibson, Jr. |
Your Son Will Never Forget |
January 26, 2012 |
Always and forever - love you POP'S. You were the best. You taught me a lot and it will not go to waste. I will continue to make you proud of me and do right. I want you to know I hear you still. I see you when I close my eyes. I know now your safe, warm, and happy with mom. We will be together again one day. Shannen and the boys will always know about you and mom and how much you meant to my life and their's.
I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH MOM AND DAD
STEVEN JAMES GIBSON JR
| Froman John |
You Will Be Missed |
January 26, 2012 |
Josh and Steven,
Our hearts go out to you at this time of sorrow. Your dad was a great person who offered his help to many of us in the neighborhood. He will be greatly missed by a lot of people. Your dad was a great friend and father.
We will always remember the many times we had conversations and how he loved you boys. You always made him proud. He also loved his grandkids and his dogs, as well. He will be remembered but not forgotten. Let us know if we can be of any help to you during this time.
| Audra Graham |
I'm Sorry |
January 26, 2012 |
Hey I'm sorry about your dad. He will be missed. We couldn't make it, but our thoughts and prayers are with you and josh. Love ya both
