Born Nov. 18, 1960, in Rockbridge County, he was a son of the late Alex Arthur Gibson Jr. and Kathleen Dudley Gibson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Dean Gibson He was employed at Mohawk Industries for 39 years in the mixing department. Larry loved hunting and fishing.

Surviving are his wife, Carol Bryant Gibson; six children, Larry Wayne Gibson Jr., Latasha Gibson, Dewayne Gibson, Harley Gibson, Selena Gibson and Sarah Gibson; two stepchildren, Amanda Hinkle (Willie), and Danielle Butler (Daniel); siblings, Patricia Gibson, Kay Thorne, Sarah Murphy, Jamie Gibson, Kenny Gibson and Donald Gibson; and eight grandchildren.

A memorial service was conducted Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Faith Baptist Church by the Rev. Terry Bostic.

Arrangements were by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory. N-G