Robert Columbus Gibson

Mr. Robert Columbus Gibson, age 81, of Dahlonega passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Mr. Gibson was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on July 11, 1940, to the late James Raleigh and Mattie Ione Dowdy Gibson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Steven Michael Gibson, granddaughter Chelsea LeAnn Gibson, and siblings Fannie Lois Stutzman, Bertie Mae Cain, Ernest Gibson, and Dorsey Gibson. Robert worked faithfully to provide for his family. He worked for Mar-Jac and Pine Tree, and then retired from Torrington. Mr. Gibson was a beloved “Papa” to his grandchildren and riding them around on his Cub Cadet International was a favorite memory they will cherish. He was an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldog fan. Mr. Gibson was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Virginia Gibson; son and daughter-in-law Robert Alan and Kathy Gibson; daughter Lisa Carol Gibson, all of Dahlonega; daughter and son-in-law Susan and Tony Royer, Cumming; grandchildren Christina Parker (Jarrard), Steven Negley (Amanda), Cody Hinson (Erica), Preston Royer, Jason Smith, Dana Smith, and Jessica Sanford; brother and sister-in-law Roy Lee and Lois Gibson, Dahlonega; brother Stan Gibson, Suwanee; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Philippi Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Shane Caldwell will officiate. The immediate family will gather from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

To share a memory or a condolence with the family visit Mr. Gibson’s online guestbook at andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 North, Dahlonega, GA 30533