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.
Condolences(19)
Krista Stanley
Monticello, AR Tuesday, December 16, 2025 So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Hal. One of my fondest memory of his is when he cooked a whole hog for Mark & I's wedding reception at the Selma stomp in 2013. He and Andy Riels stayed up all night cooking for us! If it would not have been for them I don't know what we would have done. He had the biggest heart and will be greatly missed!June Brixie
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, December 15, 2025 Dear family I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you. Hal will be greatly missed. He was a man who had many skills and affected the lives of many people.John and Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, December 15, 2025 Family - you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Hal has always been a part of my life. The Gibson family is just an extension of the Hill family. Heaven is a little sweeter because he is there. Cherish your memories and know you have the best guardian angel in your corner.Love,
John, Paige, Jayson, Ashe, Colt, Brayden, Brad, Jake, Bethany, Jared, Marlee, Frazier, & Finley
Suzanne Wiley
Monticello, AR Monday, December 15, 2025 Susan, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this most difficult time.Stacey Bolin-Gulledge
Indianola, MS Sunday, December 14, 2025 I’m so sorry for your loss🙏🏻 praying for the family and friends.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.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.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 TaborNoah 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 rememberedConnie Diaz
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 13, 2025 I am so sorry to hear of Hal's passing. Prayers for Susan & all the family.jane194
The Villages, FL Saturday, December 13, 2025 Thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏🙏 for family and friends of Hal.Vernon Barnett
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 13, 2025 You will be missed! Prayers for the family!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.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. 🙏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.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.Ashley Wright
Monticello, AR Friday, December 12, 2025 Oh, Ms. Susan, I am so sorry. Sending prayers and hugs to you guys!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.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