Obituary

Weldon "Cotton" Gibson, 79, of Plainview passed away Friday, March 4, 2011, in Lubbock.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in Plainview Cemetery with T.C. Collins officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 7, 2011, from 6-7 p.m. at Kornerstone Funeral Directors.
Weldon was born Dec. 10, 1931, in Erick, Okla., to Marley Wayne and Viola Dodson Gibson. He attended school in Plainview and served in the U.S. Army. He worked at various grain elevators in Plainview. After his retirement he spent much of his time at Allsup's where he made numerous friends and enjoyed his hobby of playing the scratch-off lottery.
Weldon married Shirley Gibson Ray on Sept. 3, 1952. She preceded him in death. He married Ruth Gibson in 1970, and she also preceded him in death.
Weldon is survived by his seven children, Patricia Couch McCain and husband Gregg of Plainview, Cora Bankston and husband Ilan Wayne of San Antonio, Dewayne Gibson Jr. and wife Shirley of Plainview, Dennis Gibson and wife Sandy of Paris, Texas, Tim Gibson of Seminole, and Sammie Gibson and Stephania Gibson Crawford, both of Vanceburg, Ky.; one brother, Howard "Hoot" Gibson of Plainview; one sister, Madeline Palasano of Farmington, N.M.; 15 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Sabrina Gibson; a daughter-in-law, Pam Gibson; a son-in-law, Dennis Couch; two brothers; two sisters; and one grandchild.
Memorial contributions may be made to Angel Tree, 44180 Riverside Pkwy., Lansdowne, VA 20176.
Online condolences can be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.