2025
Roger L. Gibson, 77, of Flora, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Roger was born on May 4, 1948, in Flora to the late Charles and Virginia Downham Gibson. On June 22, 1968, he married the love of his life, Joyce Snyder, who survives.
Roger spent many years driving a cross-country semi and traveled across most of the country. When his first grandchild was born, he decided to stay closer to home and began driving dump trucks for Eagle and Fox Hauling until his retirement. Most recently, he assisted the Forgey Family by driving a grain truck during harvest. In his younger years Roger enjoyed working on cars at the Kokomo Speedway.
Roger proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Alexandria, Louisiana. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1966. He was an avid gun collector, a member of the American Legion and the VFW, and a member of Fountain of Grace Church. He also played golf for many years in the senior league at Angel Hill and was a past champion. Roger was a man devoted to God, his country, and his family, and the American flag held deep meaning for him.
Roger is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Gibson of Flora. He is also survived by his daughter, Kristie Gibson White (Andy Lewis) of Colburn, and his son, Chad (Mindi) Gibson of Delphi and sister-in-law, Judy McBee. His four grandchildren are Trey White, Kylie White, Kayleigh (Kyle) Appleton, and Arika Gibson. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren: Emersyn, Kollins, Greyson, and Campbell. Roger leaves behind two sisters, Jean Lear of Crawfordsville and Kathy Williams of Kokomo, along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Mike Gibson, and brother in-law-Dale McBee.
The Gibson Family invites friends to gather on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Fountain of Grace Church, 103 E. Main Street, Flora, Indiana. A Celebration of Roger鈥檚 Life will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday at the church. Pastor Bruce Hankins will officiate. Burial will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery with military graveside rites.
The family asks guests to wear casual clothing. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers in honor of our veterans.
For online condolences, visit www.wheelerfamilyfuneralhome.com.
The Wheeler Family Funeral Home, Baker Chapel, is honored to serve the Gibson Family.
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Larry Daily
November 30, 2025 8:00 pm 路Jenny and I are so sorry for your loss Joyce! We are lifting you up in prayer!
Julie McBee
December 1, 2025 4:13 pm 路Joyce I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved Roger. You and the family are in my prayers. I’m really sorry I can’t be there due to prior obligations. Sending lots of love and hugs 馃挒馃檹馃珎
Tim draper
December 1, 2025 4:23 pm 路Joyce my love and prayers for you and the family this man ment alot to me showed me how to have fun and work at the same time I will miss talking to him on Facebook. But I will miss most is being called stupid by him he ment it with 鉂わ笍
Kylie White
December 1, 2025 4:25 pm 路Oh sweet papaw, I will miss you forever. I love you always! 鉂わ笍
Tracy Potts Christensen
December 1, 2025 5:17 pm 路I’m sorry for all your loss. I love you Joyce, Kristie and Momma Jean.
Mike Williams
December 1, 2025 5:54 pm 路Joyce I鈥檓 so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my prayers.
Linda Caldwell
December 1, 2025 6:06 pm 路Joyce, I鈥檓 so sorry about Roger! Time goes by fast it seems. Doesn鈥檛 seem that long ago we were all kids and it seemed everybody was getting married and moving away and then we lose track of time. Roger was wonderful person but one of these days you will see him again.
I can鈥檛 travel much anymore so I won鈥檛 be there but I will be remembering you in my Love and prayers for you and your family! Love Linda Caldwell
Rex and Susan Williams
December 1, 2025 7:46 pm 路Joyce, you and your family are in our prayers. We have such fond memories of you and Roger. He was always such a kind and gentle person. Love to you and your family.
Rita A Rothermel
December 1, 2025 7:50 pm 路I’m so sorry for the loss of Roger. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brandon & Heather
December 2, 2025 11:20 am 路Aunt Joyce, Jean, Kathy, and family. Our prayers for your loss. Uncle Roger was the funniest, and kindest man. We will miss him very much. So sorry we can’t attend the services, but we will be there with you all in heart and spirit. Love Brandon and Heather.
Joshua A Morrow
December 2, 2025 2:39 pm 路Roger thanks for being a little league umpire! You always had a story to tell! Definitely will miss running into you randomly throughout the years. Rest easy and say hello to Big Joe Musick!
Elvis
December 2, 2025 6:16 pm 路I really enjoyed golfing with ROGER. He will definitely be missed. I hope he rest in peace.
Jim Schlatter
December 3, 2025 11:32 am 路Please accept my sincere condolences. I enjoyed playing golf with Roger. He was so friendly and never failed to call by name when we ran into each other. He will be missed.
Nelda Sheagley
December 4, 2025 11:57 am 路Jean,
So sorry we could not make it for Roger’s funeral. He was a character and I was always fond of him. We shared so many laughs when in school.
Nelda
Marjorie Strasser
December 4, 2025 5:28 pm 路Jean I’m so sorry to hear of your loss of Roger. My thoughts are with you. Love, Marjorie Strasser
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