Danny Ray Gibson

Our family is sad to announce that our father, Danny Ray Gibson, passed away in Louisville, KY on the 24th of November 2022 at the age of 79. Dan, as he liked to be called, was the son of Sanford and Lula Blanche Gibson with brothers Dale Sanford Gibson, Linda Mardell Joyce, and William David Gibson whom all preceded Dad in death. Dad was proud to be raised on a small 3-acre farm in the Shively community that served as a foundation to becoming an entrepreneur, artist, gardener, fisherman, and master craftsman. Many Louisville estates showcase spiral staircases and extraordinary woodwork he created. Many people collected his artwork which he either gave away or sold at events such as the St. James art festival. Dad has a total of five children. Two children, Phillip Ray Gibson (Julia) and Deanna Lynn Pelston (John), were with his first wife Rita June Cundiff. After marrying his second wife, Janet Marcelle Collini, he was blessed with two stepsons, Lee Hester and Rod Davis Jr., and had two daughters, Amanda Marcelle Gibson and Heather Danielle Gibson. Years later he met Rosetta Ann Dalton while attending a singles dance. After marrying in the southern Appalachian Mountains, Dad gained a stepdaughter, Dana Handy. Dad leaves this world with eight grandchildren (Sarah, Rachel, Julia, Truman, Simeon, Dani, Abby, and Lydia), and two great-grandchildren (Avelyn and John Alistair). Dad and Rosetta lived life with gusto. Together they built a vibrant bed and breakfast in Westpoint, KY. Later they moved onto a houseboat on the Green River State Marina where they continued to host dinner theaters and community events. They eventually settled in Mt. Washington, KY where Dad immersed himself in new projects such as building and flying remote control aircraft with friends from the Mt. Washington RC club; amassing hundreds of aircraft. Dad’s contributions to his home State were recognized by KY Governor Adam Beshear, awarding him the title of Kentucky Colonel. The love Dad and Rosetta shared was boundless as they cared for one another. Rosetta passed in August of 2022. Dad will be buried alongside his bride in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Buffalo, KY, the place where his father, mother, and many other Gibson’s lay at rest. Dad loved God and believed in God’s Grace through Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 10a.m. at the Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Hwy with burial to follow. Visitation will take place Sunday November 27, 2022, at 1-6p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to The de Paul School Kemper Academy in Louisville KY, or Hope for Pets in Mt. Washington, KY. The family expresses their appreciation to the medical providers at Norton who served Dad as well as their incredible neighbors Jim and Sherry Wingrove who have provided care for Dad and Rosie over the years.

Danny Ray Gibson

November 24, 2022