- Timothy "Tim" Terry Ridings Gibson, 47, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in El Paso, Texas.
He was born on June 12, 1966, in St. Charles, Va., to Thelma Ridings.
Tim left Virginia to serve with pride in the United States Air Force. After his retirement from the USAF, Tim worked at O'Reilly Auto Parts in Alamogordo. His love of cars led him to recently open his own business, Performance Automotive, with his close friend, Tony Lindsey. He enjoyed helping others.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years Eglenna Cassell Gibson, who still lives in the family home; sons, James Stacy and his wife, Heather, serving in the USAF; Camden Gibson, Eric Gibson and Jeremiah Gibson all of Alamogordo; daughter, Eglenna "Jannah Terry" Gibson also of Alamogordo; mother Thelma Hobbs and stepfather Larry Hobbs of Georgia; numerous brothers and sisters; and special friend and business partner, Tony Lindsey.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy Lee Gibson.
A memorial service and celebration of Tim's life will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 8, at Performance Automotive, which was the new business that became his passion. Performance Automotive is located at 1704 E. Tenth Street, Alamogordo.
Tim will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
Tim was an organ donor and his amazing gifts helped 11 people.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, others sign up to become organ donors. People may register online at www.nmdonor.com
The Gibson family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Hamilton O'Dell Funeral Home to direct the arrangements. The cremation has taken place at PCS. To sign the online register book, please visit www.hamiltonodell.com -
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1966 - 2014 (47 years)
