Graveside services for Mr. Michael Coy “Mike” Gibson, age 59 of Farmerville, LA, are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, September 6, 2024 at Danville Cemetery in Danville, LA with Dr. Reggie Bridges officiating. Services are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston.
Mike was born May 15, 1965, in Montgomery, AL and passed away September 4, 2024, in Ruston, LA. Mike grew up in Mississippi where he graduated high school and college. He later moved to North Louisiana where he worked in forestry, owned chicken houses, and most recently worked as a measurement technician for Energy Transfer in Ruston.
Mike was the toughest man around, had a witty sense of humor, and was always willing to help others. Mike loved his son, Cade, very much and always looked forward to watching him play baseball. The two have shared many memories together whether it was little league baseball practice, watching football on weekends, talking about pitching, or deer hunting. Mike would always say how proud he was of his son; Cade was his pride and joy. Mike spent most of his free time hunting and fishing. He always looked forward to the times he would get to spend with his family in Mississippi during deer season.
Mike was preceded in death by parents: James Denson Horn and Dorothy Sellers; and sister, Janis Cooley.
Mike is survived by son, Cade Gibson and wife Lindsey of Ruston, LA; sister, Rebecca Cornelius of Mobile, AL; brother-in-law, Philip Cooley of Laurel, MS; nephew, Jason Cooley and wife Samantha of Laurel, MS; niece, Crystal McMurry and husband Jason of Laurel, MS; great nephews: Luke Cooley and Madden McMurry; great nieces: Jasmine Cooley and Parker Rose McMurry.
Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the funeral home.
