Curtis Jackson Gibson

Curtis Jackson Gibson, 99, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, in his residence at Lyndale San Angelo Senior Living. He was born on September 14, 1922, to Euel and Vinnie Gibson in Womack Hill, Alabama. Curtis married Erma Louise Johnson, on September 6, 1943, in Lexington, Mississippi, soon after he joined the Army Air Corps. His first assignment was as an instrument instructor for the Tuskegee Airmen in Tuskegee, Alabama. Curtis loved being a pilot, and enjoyed flying the B-17, B-26, B-47, the B-52H, and C-97. Because of his military career, Curtis and Erma and their two daughters, Carole and Becky, were fortunate to have had the opportunity to live and travel in many states and countries. After retiring from the Air Force, Curtis spent a lot of time woodworking in his garage, traveling with Erma and friends, in their fifth-wheel all over the country, and visiting their children and grandchildren. Curtis is survived by his daughter, Becky Cooke Holland and husband Bill grandchildren Curtis Cooke, Brandon Cooke and wife Yvette, Becky Wagner and husband, Bill, Robin Wach and husband, Ronnie five great grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Erma Gibson, daughter Carole Stockinger and her husband Robert, and son-in-law Rhea Cooke, and a brother and sister. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. A graveside service will be conducted by Harper Funeral Home at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 31, at The Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the wonderful help and care given by Kindred Hospice, the kind support from Curtis’s Lyndale family, and the expertise provided by Harper Funeral Home.