Obituary of James D. Gibson

James D. "Don" Gibson, 75 of Soddy-Daisy went home to be with the Lord Saturday, October 18, 2014 at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was a member of Middle Valley Church of God, retired from Dupont, and was an avid bowler who loved farming, Tennessee athletics, and racing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Mary Gibson and his father in law, William Stewart. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Judy Gibson; son, Jeff (Teresa) Gibson; daughters, Cheryl (Butch) Jett, Kim (Randall) McCord; grandchildren, Marty, Aaron, and Daniel Perry, Blake and Paige Gibson, Kyle Jett, and Kaci Campbell; great grandchildren, William Perry, Ely Perry, Logan and Jett Campbell, and Lashawna Johnson; brother, Ronnie (Glenda) Gibson; sisters, Jewel Melton, Jimmie Lou (Carl) Koeninger, Shirley (Paul) Swanson, Christine Trimm, and Betty Gibson; mother in law, Joyce Stewart; brothers in law, Jerry (Frances) Stewart, Larry (Tammy) Stewart; sisters in law, Becky (Eddie) Flowers, Sandy (Sammy) Ramsey; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2 PM Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in the funeral home with Rev. Mitch McClure officiating. Interment will follow in East Soddy Community Cemetery with son and grandsons serving as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Middle Valley Church of God, 1703 Thrasher Pike, Hixson, TN 37343 The family will receive friends from 4 - 8 PM Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Legacy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8911 Dallas Hollow Road, Soddy-Daisy (423) 843-2525 Share your memories, stories and photos at www.legacyfuneralhome.com.