Theodore “Ted” Carl Gibson

Theodore “Ted” Carl Gibson, son of Edward Gibson, was born Feb. 10, 1949, in St. Louis, and passed away June 10, 2024. He was 75 years and 4 months of age. Ted grew up in St. Louis and received degrees from both Mineral Area College and Drury College. He proudly served in the United States Navy beginning in 1968. After being honorably discharged, Ted spent his life working hard and supporting his family. His family and their needs took first place in his life. He was a hero to his children and grandchildren.  He used the fruits of his labor to benefit his family until his health began failing him in 2004. Ted married the love of his life, Rosemary Cox, in St. Louis on Feb. 9, 1973. She passed away Sep. 27, 2022. They were married 49 years, 7 months and 18 days, which was 4 months and 3 days until they would’ve celebrated their 50th anniversary. Ted loved fixing things and in his younger years, he enjoyed fixing cars. He loved fishing with family and friends and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Ted was a man with a huge heart and gladly helped anyone in need without ever expecting anything in return. His retirement years were spent participating in social gatherings, fishing with family and friends, and winning at the slot machines.
Ted is survived by his daughter, Tammy Humble and her husband, Gus, of Luana, Iowa; their daughter, Kaleena Hagebush, and her children, Daisha, Daryl and River Rose; their son, Andrew Hagebush, and his daughter, Freyja, and their son, Codi Humble; Ted’s son, Scott Gibson, of Mountain Grove, and his children, Dalton, Abby and Dawson Gibson; Ted’s daughter, Kim Bruton and her husband, Joey, of Marshfield, and their son, Joe Bruton and his children, Nathan and Harlan; and her daughter, Skye Bruton, and her children, Arya and Luke; along with many friends he had made throughout his life. Visitation for Ted Gibson was held Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove. Gravesides services were held Friday, June 14, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery with Brother Bobby Ratterree officiating. Song selections were “Save You A Seat” and “Amazing Grace.” Scott Gibson, Andrew Hagebush, Dalton Gibson, Codi Humble, Joey Bruton and Joe Bruton, Jr. served as pallbearers. Randy Smith, John Gibson and Chuck Thebeau served as honorary pallbearers. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.