Brian Gibson

July 29, 1981 ~ June 7, 2024
Born in:
Henderson County, NC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Brian William Gibson, 42, of Arden passed away Friday, June 7, 2024.
Brian was born in Henderson County to Tony and Laurie Gibson Smith.
Brian loved life and was always planting seeds of wisdom to anyone he was around or spoke to. He was a former eagle scout and was right at home in the kitchen where he loved feeding people. He was an avid animal lover, a champion of the underdog and he loved plants and flowers.
He is survived by his parents, Tony Smith and Laurie Gibson Smith; two brothers, Melton Smith and Lathan Smith; one sister, Christina Gibson; aunt, Sandy “Eyah” Gibson; a niece, Savannah Gibson and several close friends and extended family.
A celebration of life will be held at a later time by friends of the family and a private burial will take place at Carolina Memorial Sanctuary.
Services
Private Graveside Service:
Carolina Memorial Sanctuary
195 Blessed Way
Mills River, NC 28759
(828)782-7283
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Brian was a sweet soul, may he rest in peace, pain free.
My deepest condolences to the family. Sending thoughts and prayers to you at this time. He was always such a very sweet person.
Richard Koeneman
I was blessed to meet Brian after a night playing Bob Dylan songs with a band I play with. What at first seemed an uncomfortable personal intensity quickly revealed itself to be a fast-found loyalty and passion for life, wrapped in urgency to say what you mean and make each moment count.
Blessings on this family and friends of Brian.
Brian was the first person I met when I moved here about a year and a half ago. He was very warm and welcoming and we hit it off right away. He was a great guy and will be missed. He was a real fighter till the end. Brian I hope you have now found some peace and you have no more pain. Maybe we’ll meet again someday wherever that may be.