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Obituary for Michael L. Gibson Michael L. Gibson
Buena Vista Resident Was Former Parry McCluer Middle School Principal, DSLCC Adjunct Professor

Michael L. Gibson of Buena Vista, Virginia, went to be with the Lord December 8, 2015.

He was born on October 11, 1944, in Hartsville, South Carolina, grew up in Newport News, and moved to Buena Vista in 1977.

He worked at Parry McCluer Middle School as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal.

During his career in education he coached wrestling, tennis, and volleyball at Parry McCluer. He was also an adjunct professor for DSLCC, teaching math to incarcerated young men.

He had the opportunity to influence many lives throughout his life and career in education and through the church as a Sunday School teacher and Deacon.

He is survived by wife, Pam Gibson; son, Mike Gibson; daughter-in-law, Juli Gibson; and grandson, Ben Gibson.

He loved spending time with family, cooking, camping, and playing golf. He had pets who loved him dearly and who will miss him as well.

A church service in his honor will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Buena Vista Baptist Church.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Buena Vista.