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Earl Gibson Obituary

Earl Alvin Gibson, a 76-year-old native and resident of Plaquemine, Louisiana passed away peacefully on February 17, 2020 at the Baton Rouge General Hospital, surrounded by family members. Alvin is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Dorothy Allen Gibson; his daughter, Angel Gibson Guzzardo and husband Tony; grandson, Nicholas Guzzardo; nieces, Amy Henson and Shelly Pierce; and nephew, Mitch Pellegram. Also survived by his sisters-in-law and their spouses, Gail and Dutt Lejeune and daughter Susie, Donna and Phil Laurent, and Trilla Bolotte. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel "DD" and Hazel Chiasson Gibson; sister, Rita Pellegram; and brother-in-law, David Bolotte. Visitation will be at Wilbert Funeral Home in Plaquemine, on Thursday February 20th, from 5 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday, February 21th, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plaquemine. Burial will follow in Grace Memorial Park in Plaquemine. For a full obituary please visit the Wilbert Funeral home website at https://www.wilbertservices.com/obituary/Earl-Alvin-Gibson.

Published by The Advocate from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21, 2020.
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My Deepest Sympathy, you all are in my prayers.

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February 21, 2020

Prayers for all of you.

Karen Himel-Patrick

February 20, 2020

The entire staff at Wilbert Funeral Service expresses our sincere condolences. May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together as you celebrate a life well lived!

The Staff of Wilbert Funeral Home

February 19, 2020

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24120 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA 70764

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24120 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA 70764

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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Plaquemine, LA

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24120 Railroad Avenue, Plaquemine, LA 70764

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