David Gibson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

The family of David Elvin Gibson regretfully announce that he passed away suddenly at his home in Skull Valley on February 22, 2012. He was born on October 12, 1950 to Chester Lee and Thelma Gibson in Salinas, California. David moved to Prescott in 1976 and was a longtime resident. He was a veteran of the US Army 1st Cavalry Division and served a tour of duty in Vietnam beginning in 1969. He was also a talented musician and played with several popular local bands, including the Possum Bottom Boys, the Prescott All-Stars and Stumblin’ Buffalo. And while he is greatly missed by his friends and family, he will never be forgotten. David is survived by his wife of 38 years, Pam Gibson, sisters, Linda Durham (Bill) of Peoria and Ellen Rose of Texas, brother John Gibson (Betty) of Idaho, cousins Dallas, Dee and Elton, mother in-law Marge of Prescott, brothers in-law Scott of Prescott and Jeff of New Mexico, sister in-law Stephanie of California, nieces Trista, Amy, Mary, Sarah, Maya and nephew Adam. David’s ashes will be proudly placed at the Prescott National Veteran’s Cemetery and his friends and family are all invited to a memorial reception in his honor at Lyzzard’s Lounge on March 10th at 3:30PM.

David Gibson

October 12, 1950 - February 22, 2012