Cover for Kenneth Lawrence Gibson's Obituary
Kenneth Lawrence Gibson Profile Photo
In Memory Of
Kenneth Lawrence Gibson
1931 2020

Kenneth Lawrence Gibson

January 24, 1931 — June 19, 2020

Listen to Obituary
Kenneth Lawrence Gibson, Sr., 89, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020.

He was born on January 24, 1931 in Lebanon, Kentucky to the late Tyra Morris and Bernice Lawrence Gibson. Kenneth was a graduate of Lebanon High School, attended Western Kentucky University, was a graduate of the University of Louisville and obtained a Masters from Webster University. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Kenneth worked with the L&N Railroad, where he met his wife, Rebecca. He was also employed at Tube Turns, American Air Filter, Jackson Chair (Danville), and retired from American Commercial Barge Line (Jeffersonville, IN) after over 20 years employment. Even though he was a graduate of U of L, he was a lifetime Kentucky Wildcat fan. Kenneth was also an avid golfer and played regularly into his late 80's.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 57 years, Rebecca Moss Tucker Gibson; brother, Tyra Morris Gibson; sisters, Anna Jane Gibson McDonald and Shell Gibson Carrico Walker; nephews, Mark McDonald and Morris Gibson; niece, Connie McDonald Lamphere.

Kenneth is survived by his sons, Kenneth L. Gibson, Jr. (Maureen), Daniel T. Gibson (Laura), and Timothy S. Gibson (Kim); grandchildren, Lauren, Elise (James Kenney), Nathan, Kenny, Luke, Anna, Cade, Zachary, Irie, Sophia and Marley; sister-in-law, Ann Turner Gibson; nieces, Victoria McDonald Tracy (Dennis), Mitzi Carrico Coyle (Terry), and Laurie Gibson Followell (Kevin); nephews, McChord Carrico (Betty) and Brad McDonald (Judy Orser).

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm on Wednesday, June 24th and from 10 to 11 am on Thursday, June 25th at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - East Louisville, (235 Juneau Drive). His Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, at the funeral home.

To leave a special message for the family, please click, "Share Memories".
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Kenneth Lawrence Gibson, please visit our flower store.
provider thumbnail

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Add to Calendar

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY 40243

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Second Visitation

Thursday, June 25, 2020

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Add to Calendar

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY 40243

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Service

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Add to Calendar

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY 40243

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 14

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree