Rusty Gibson

Rusty Gibson, 54, of Franklin passed away 11:45 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his home. He was a former resident of Obion County.
Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. today at Troy First Baptist Church. Brother Brad Boucher officiated. Burial followed in Rosehill Cemetery in Obion.
Visitation was held at the church from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 10 a.m. until the hour of services today.
Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were Cory Gibson, Tim King, Chuck Reedy, Brad Walton, JR Reynolds and Daniel Johnston.
Honorary pallbearers were Coach Bill Kail and former OCCHS Boys’ Basketball players that Rusty helped coach.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hometown Walk of Hope, 902 Perkins St., Union City, TN 38261.
Rusty was born June 5, 1968, in Union City, son of George Gibson of Union City and the late Janet (Six) Lockhart. He married Tracey (Bullion) Gibson Oct. 6, 1990. She survives. He was a 1986 graduate of Obion County Central High School and was a member of Troy First Baptist Church.
He is also survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Kelsey and Jeremy Meyer of Murfreesboro; a son and daughter-in-law, Cory and Stephanie Gibson of Murfreesboro; three grandchildren, Bhodie Meyer, Leah Meyer and Drew Meyer, all of Murfreesboro; three sisters, Keri Coburn and husband, Steve, of Cookeville, Melissa Hutson and husband, Bryan, of Troy and Nami Watson and husband, Darryl, of Murray, Ky.; one brother, Brian Gibson of Obion; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bobby “Bob Bo” and Ann Bullion of Obion; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Jo Lynn Gibson.
To leave messages of condolence for the family, visit the funeral home website at www.emfuneralhome.com.

Published in The Messenger 5.17.23