Fallen Hero: Retired Captain Allison Wayne Gibson

Hattiesburg


Funeral Home

Moore Funeral Home

805 Hardy Street Hattiesburg, MS
(601) 544-2141

Visitation

2-3 pm, Friday, January 17, 2025 Moore Funeral Home

Service

3 pm, Friday, January 17, 2025 Moore Funeral Home


Obituary

Military Service Tribute, Honors, and Obituary:

Recognizing and Honoring a Fallen Hero, Who Served Within the Mississippi National Guard. “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten”.

In recognition of our proud American tradition of honorable service which our military men and women have given to their country and our State, we honor a Fallen Hero.  Our nation, our state, and the National Guard Association of MS (NGAMS) regard the memorializing of its retired military deceased as an honorable and sacred obligation.

Another great Soldier and Fallen Hero has been released from duty, passed from our ranks on Nov 4, 2024 and has moved on to his heavenly home.  Retired Captain Allison Wayne Gibson, age 73, who had served within the 3656th Maintenance Company and HHD, 298th Maintenance Battalion has departed and gone to a better place with our good Lord.

It takes a special person to serve within the military for their country, giving up their family time, comfort, and safety for their country, ultimately for all Americans to enjoy their freedoms, safety, and way of life. We now applaud you for your service to our country.  A special message from General Douglas McArthur remains applicable today for our servicemen that have passed: “Old Soldiers never die; they just fade away”.

Rest in Peace Soldier.  We applaud your patriotism, sacrifices, and brave efforts in serving our country and your family for their support of your service. We thank you for your service. Without your efforts and your families’ support, our country would not stand so boldly, shine so bright, and live so free.

You now have earned a rest, so go fly with the Angels, go rest high on that mountain; your work on earth is done. Go to heaven a-shoutin’ Love for the Father and the Son.

Another great Soldier has gone home, “Fallen, Yet Not Forgotten, Soldier for Life”.

Obituary, visitation, and services:

CPT Allison Wayne Gibson, USAR (ret.), aged 73, passed away on January 11, 2025, at Merit Health Wesley in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born on October 2, 1951, to the late CWO-4 Orestus (“O.L.”) and Mavis Gibson(USA/MSANG).

Wayne was a dedicated public servant, beginning his Law Enforcement career with the Hattiesburg Police Department and continuing his career with the Mississippi Highway Patrol. He also served in the Mississippi Army National Guard and proudly retired from the United States Army Reserve as a Captain. In addition to his esteemed law enforcement and military career, he was a well-seasoned professional aviator. His commitment to his community and country was unwavering, and his legacy of service will be fondly remembered.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Penny Gibson, and children, CH Lt Michael (Josie) Gibson (USNR) and Michelle Sanford. He was a proud grandfather to Brady (Katelyn) Gibson, Gracie (Gabe) Palumbo, Abby Claire Gibson, Brandon (Judy) Sanford, and Emma Sanford. His great-grandson, Harrison Gibson, brought him immense joy. Wayne also leaves behind his brother, MAJ Ronnie (Bonnie) Gibson (MSANG), and nephews, Chip (Jennifer) Gibson and Chris (Shannon) Gibson who shared many cherished memories with him.

Wayne’s life was a testament to dedication, love, and service. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Moore Funeral Home from 2 P.M. until service time at 3 P.M. followed by burial in Highland Cemetery.