Mack M. Mc Gibboney, 83, MM3C, US Navy-World War II Veteran of Gun Barrel City, Texas died under the care of Hospice at his residence on April 6, 2010 with his family at his bedside. His funeral is 10:00 AM, Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Dallas FT Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211 with Pastor Ronnie Proctor and the United States Navy Military Honor Guard, to officiate. NOTE: This is a PRIVATE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE.
During World War II, MM3C McGibboney served aboard the USS LCI 810, a land ship. The ship was awarded two battle stars and he was awarded a Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 1 Battle Star
A native of Shreveport.LA and a local resident of Gun Barrel City, TX since 2002, when he moved here from Eustace, TX; he was a retired camera repair man for Eastman Kodak CO, a Methodist; a member of the F & AM Masonic Lodge and a Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. During World War II, Mack served in the United States Navy as A Machinist Mate 2 Class (MM2C).
Mack is survived by his loving family: a wife, Roberta “Baby” Mc Gibboney of Gun Barrel City, TX; a son, Greg Mc Gibboney and his wife, Monica of Canyon, TX; two daughters; Brenda Milner and her husband, Mark of Emory, TX and Dee Ann Whitson and her husband, Jackie of Amarillo, TX; two brothers: Vernon Mc Gibboney of Kemp, TX and Charles Mc Gibboney and his wife, Hazel of Honolulu, HI; five sisters: Faye Dycus and her husband, Ray of Kemp, TX, Frances Powley of Irving, TX, Peggy Branch of Irving, TX, Barbara Boykin and her husband, Gerald of Kemp, TX and Linda Abraham and her husband, Sammy of Flower Mound, TX; 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service following the burial at the 1st Baptist Church, 1000 Airport Freeway, Euless, TX 76036 for all family and friends.
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I am a friend of Mr.McGibboney’s granddaughter Crystal Osborne and I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your lose and I will pray for your family. Thoughts and prayers and love.
I am a friend of Brenda Milner’s. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. My the Lord comfort you daring this time.
Sherry
My Father, my best friend and most of all the greatest Dad in the world. Dad you will be greatly missed and always and forever in my heart. I love you deeply and already miss you more.
Your Daughter.
Grandpa, you will be missed we love you forever!
Your Granddaughter Cari
Dad,the best dad in the world. I will miss you and you will be in my heart forever. Love you. Your baby daughter DeeAnn
Even though I had not seen Uncle Mack in a long time,in my heart he has always been my uncle.He was there when I was born and all of my childhood.I have so many happy memories of all the times I spent with him and all of our family.He was always there taking pictures and videos of our childhood.I loved it when he would set up the projector and we watch all of the things he had filmed.I wish I could have spent time with him.He will always be in my heart and I know he is in heaven catching up with my Daddy.Until I see you again,my God welcome you into his Kingdom in Heaven.My God Bless my cousins in this time of sorrow.Love to all of you
Even though I had not seen Uncle Mack in a long time,in my heart he has always been my uncle.He was there when I was born and all of my childhood.I have so many happy memories of all the times I spent with him and all of our family.He was always there taking pictures and videos of our childhood.I loved it when he would set up the projector and we watch all of the things he had filmed.I wish I could have spent time with him.He will always be in my heart and I know he is in heaven catching up with my Daddy.Until I see you again,my God welcome you into his Kingdom in Heaven.My God Bless my cousins in this time of sorrow.Love to all of you
I am a friend of DeeAnn Whitson.
We just wanted all of you to know how sorry we are. Giving up a parent is not easy and our hearts go out to all of you. Remember the good times and appreciate them for the good memories that they are. Our prayers are with you all.
Mack, My 2nd to the oldest brother.I will miss you deeply and I know in my heart you are now in the presence of our Lord and also with our parents as well 1 sister Billie and 2 brother Fred and Gene, who went before you. I love you all and miss you and planning to see you all again some day. MUCH LOVE YOUR SISTER Barbara
I didn’t know Mack, but his daughter, Brenda, is a very dear friend. I treasure her and her family deeply. So I say, Mack, you raised three kind and caring children. The service today was a tribute to Mack and his truly wonderful family.