Lyle Ray Gibson

Lyle Ray Gibson

Age 65, most recently residing in Peoria, Illinois passed away on August 10, 2023 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. Born April 5, 1958 in Bakersfield, California to parents Leanord Gibson and the late Carol Beth (nee Armstrong) Graham. Lyle worked on oil rigs, was in construction, roofing and mobile home moving and set up. He enjoyed reading Louis L'Amour novels, searching the Holy Bible to understand Christ's Word, waking up early with a cup of black coffee to see the sunrise and visiting and drinking with friends. His favorite candy was the Atomic Fireball and he loved the fast food restaurant McDonald's but his favorite home cooked meal was spaghetti with garlic bread. Lyle had a smile that warmed the hearts of many and a drive that none could fathom.

In addition to his dad Leanord Edmond Gibson he is survived by:

Children - Stephanie Rena' Javener and husband Charles Javener of DeSoto, Missouri; Stephen Dale Gibson and wife Colleen O'Neal of DeSoto, Missouri; Carol Annette Marie Jennewein of Meadview, Arizona

Siblings - Louie Edmond Gibson and wife Sarah Gibson of Midland, Texas; Leanord Dale Gibson and wife Connie Gibson of Maysville, Oklahoma; Linda K. Jones of Maysville, Oklahoma; Lawerance Dwayne Gibson of Maysville, Oklahoma; James Ronald Graham Jr. of Quitman, Texas; Michael Lee Graham and wife Robin Graham of Harleton, Texas; Paul Allen Graham and wife Coreen Graham of Villa Ridge, Missouri; Robert Glen Graham and wife Amy (nee Pomar) Graham of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Leanord Edmond Gibson Jr. and wife Jodi Gibson of Bakersfield, California.

Sister-in-Laws - Sheila (nee Brown) Gibson and Kathy Agee

Grandsons - David Raymond Hilker and Cory James Scott

Long time friends - Brenda Lutschg, Joesph "Deerfoot" Lassiter, Shaka McQueen, and Lanette Rena' Brunner

Several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles

Preceded in death by: Parents - James Ronald Graham and Carol Beth (nee Armstrong) Graham; Brother - Leanord "Len" Ferris Gibson; Sisters - Jeanetta "Jeannie" Sue (nee Gibson) Wilkerson and Kimberly Denise Gibson and Sister-in-law Cheryl Graham.

A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date.