Lawrence “Clinton” Gibson, age 83, of Toccoa, left his temporary home for Heaven on Thursday, December 12, 2024, following a brief illness.
Born on July 1, 1941, in Turnerville, he was a son of the late Harrison Newt Gibson and Ethel Ivester Gibson. Clinton was a retired edger man from Hogan Lumber Company in Cleveland and Mize Lumber Company in Clarkesville. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and carving. Clinton was devoted to his family and was a hardworking man. He attended Safe Harbor Church of God in Eastanollee.
In addition to his parents & grandparents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Ann Gibson; brothers, Garrett, Dole, and Thurmond Gibson; and sisters, Annie Bell Waddell, Evelyn Howard, Coralee Whitfield, Wilma Louise Gomaz, and Carolyn Tyler.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Tyler; daughter & son-in-law, Debbie & Brent Purcell of Carnesville; grandchildren, Chris & Shannon Purcell of Toccoa; Janna & C.J. Whittaker of Martin; Justin & Jamie Gosnell of Carnesville; Matthew & Nikkie Gosnell of Carnesville; great-grandchild, Grady Purcell of Toccoa; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
A Homegoing Celebration is scheduled for 11 am on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Safe Harbor Church of God in Eastanollee, with Reverend Bill Trotter officiating. Interment will follow in Stonepile Baptist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Ralph Smith officiating at the graveside.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 725, Cornelia, Georgia 30531, to help the family with final expenses.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
