Robert "Buster" Gibson

Robert G. “Buster” Gibson, age 78, of Jonesboro, died Saturday morning at SkilCare Nursing Center in Jonesboro.

Born in the Gilkerson community, Mr. Gibson lived all of his life in the Jonesboro area. He was a retired Manager of the Craighead Farmer’s Co-op near Valley View and was a member of the Southwest Church of Christ.

Buster was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Valley View Ruritan Club. He was preceded in death by a daughter: Cindy Gibson; by his parents: Bob and Julia Pierce Gibson; and by a brother: Tommy Gibson.

Survivors include:

His Wife: Susie Horton Gibson of Jonesboro;

1 Daughter and Son-in-law: Karen and Lee Tilley of Jonesboro;

1 Sister: Lucille Turner of Jonesboro;

2 Cousins: Georgia Mahon, and
Willis Broadawy, both of Jonesboro;

2 Grandchildren: Chris Tilley, and
Andrea Davis, both of Jonesboro; and

2 Great Grandchildren: Brock Davis and
Abigail Davis, both of Jonesboro.

Graveside funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3:00 at Jonesboro Memorial Park with Richard Akins officiating. Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro in charge of arrangements.

There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers, please consider St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to St Bernards Hospice, 2813 Forest Home, Jonesboro, AR 72401.