John Neal Gibson

March 2, 1950 - November 19, 2018

John Neal Gibson, 68, a longtime Afton resident passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 at his home. He was born on March 2, 1950 to Lon and Bessie (Boyd) Gibson in Fairland, Oklahoma. John graduated from Afton High School with the class of 1968. He then spent some time in the United States Navy. Mr. Gibson worked at Goodrich until it’s closing, and then worked as a machinist at DANA. John was a state champion archer who loved to hunt and shoot his bow. He enjoyed collecting guns and would share his love for archery with anyone, especially the youth. Most of all he loved son and grandchildren. John’s parents Lon and Bessie Gibson preceded him in passing along with his brothers and sisters; Ruthie Goins, Hoot Gibson, Kenny Gibson, Vearl Gibson, Bert Gibson and Mary Bell. Surviving family include his son Josh Gibson and his wife Karen of Fairland, his grandchildren Paige Curtis and her husband Cole, Ashton Mowery, Cooper Gibson, Ty Gibson and Hoyt Gibson and a great grandchild Mckinley Jae Curtis. Also surviving are his Brothers and sister; Chigger Gibson, Slick Gibson, Leroy Gibson, Cloyd Gibson, Bob Gibson, Charlie Gibson and Katy Vincent. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 25, 2018 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Afton. Services will be 2:00 PM on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Lone Star Baptist Church with Reverend Brian Gibson officiating. The United States Navy will provide Funeral Honors. The family has asked that memorial contributions be made in John’s name to NEO Archery, 438615 E 230 Road, Vinita, OK 74301 Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Mr. Gibson's Tribute page at www.brown-winters.com.