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Hal F. Gibson
January 30, 1954 - December 12, 2025

Hal F. Gibson

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Hal F. Gibson, 71, of Selma, AR, passed away at home Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born January 30, 1954, to the late Floyd Thomas Gibson and Madeline Allison Gibson. Hal taught Agri for over 31 years. He spent one year at St. Charles High School, two years at Sparkman High School, eighteen years at Fountain Hill High School, two years at Delta High School, and eight years at Hamburg High School teaching and inspiring kids. Hal had a passion for FFA and teaching kids about livestock, agriculture, and life skills. He was a cattle farmer his whole life and a member of the Drew County Cattleman's Association. Hal could cook up anything you could imagine and enjoyed sharing his cooking with everyone. He was very creative and enjoyed handcrafting all things leather. He always had a garden and enjoyed canning everything he grew. He loved telling stories of his time as a teacher and his and Mrs. Susan's adventures. He enjoyed riding their mules and showing off their wagons. He was a state officer for FFA and held an American Farmer Degree but Hal's biggest pride and joy was his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lee Gibson and wife Phyllis; and one daughter in law, Crystal Gibson. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Susan Wolgamot Gibson; one son, Josh Gibson and wife Hope; one daughter, Corrie Ferrell and husband Adam; ten grandchildren, Haley Poole and husband Tyler, Jaci Gibson, Annalee England and husband Samuel, Preston Forrest, Paysley Forrest, Peyton Forrest, Penelupe Forrest, Jordyn Ferrell, Taylor Ferrell and Sutton Ferrell; one great granddaughter, Maizy England; one brother, Glynn Gibson and wife Ruth; his pups, Maxine "Pork Chop" and MayBelle; a host of nieces, nephews, family, friends, as well as former students and colleagues who became friends and family.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, December 15, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Bro. Bobby Pennington officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian Gibson, Lee Gibson, Grant Kilpatrick, Seth Curtis, Keith Gresham, Ben Lawrence, Dale McKiever, and David Webb.

You can sign Hal's guestbook here on his page.

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Visitation
Visitation
Sunday, December 14, 2025
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Funeral Service
Monday, December 15, 2025
3:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
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Interment
Mt. Tabor Cemetery
Hwy 138
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(14)

  1. Johnny Richardson
    Maumelle, AR Saturday, December 13, 2025 So sorry to hear about your loss. He was a special teacher and friend. Prayers for the family during this time.
  2. Carol Whitaker
    Moneta, VA Saturday, December 13, 2025 I grew up with Hal in Selma. Many fond memories of playing together as kids and my co- captain in rides to Monticello on a Saturday night to cruise the town. He definitely was one of a kind as once you were his friend you were always his friend. The kindest heart that ever lived. Rest in peace my friend.
  3. Robert and Carol Moore
    Monticello, AR Saturday, December 13, 2025 Our prayers are with the family and the community . Mr Hal was such a huge part of Selma/Mt Tabor
  4. Noah Weatherly
    Prairie Grove, AR Saturday, December 13, 2025 Mr. Gibson was a great man taught me a lot over the years of Agri an FFA in Hamburg, many a great times with him at different events, he will forever be remembered
  5. Connie Diaz
    Monticello, AR Saturday, December 13, 2025 I am so sorry to hear of Hal's passing. Prayers for Susan & all the family.
  6. jane194
    The Villages, FL Saturday, December 13, 2025 Thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏🙏 for family and friends of Hal.
  7. Vernon Barnett
    Monticello, AR Saturday, December 13, 2025 You will be missed! Prayers for the family!
  8. Lisa Ricks
    Fountain Hill, AR Friday, December 12, 2025 Mr Gibson, was one of a kind he taught me gun safety, welding & how to caterate a hog. But most of all he taught me respect. He wasn't just my teacher he was my friend. RIP: Love ya Prayers for the family.
  9. Patricia Savage
    Hamburg, AR Friday, December 12, 2025 He was a sweet man. He taught Both my girls at Fountain Hill. They were always talking about the pig meat he cooked at school. Prayers for you all. 🙏
  10. Brad Sawyer
    Katy, TX Friday, December 12, 2025 To Mr. Gibson’s family my condolences to you all. I don’t think anyone will ever know the impact this man had across generations of students. I still tell stories about my times in his class till this day and the lessons he instilled in me are unmeasurable. He is one of my most cherished teachers.
  11. Emily L.
    Fayetteville, NC Friday, December 12, 2025 We love you, Mr. Gibson! What a wonderful FFA teacher. You taught me a lot and have fond memories of you cooking a pig each year in the ground. You will certainly be missed.
  12. Ashley Wright
    Monticello, AR Friday, December 12, 2025 Oh, Ms. Susan, I am so sorry. Sending prayers and hugs to you guys!
  13. Mary Wilson
    Pine Bluff, AR Friday, December 12, 2025 Mr. Gibson was one of the best teachers that I ever had. He was my agri teacher in 90-91 in Fountain Hill. He was a wonderful man.
  14. Sherry Stanley
    Hamburg, AR Friday, December 12, 2025 Mr Gibon was a very good friend. Met him while he was teaching at Ft Hill. He was larger than life. Help whoever needed it. If you met him you were his friend for life. RIP
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