James Lee Gibson

November 27, 1941 - April 17, 2022

James Lee Gibson, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2022 at Stamford Hospital. He was born on November 27, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey to the late James Gibson and Lucille Griffin Gibson. He was married to Edith Saxon Gibson of Stamford, CT. He retired from Burnes Security after numerous years of service. In addition to his wife Edith Saxon Gibson, his memory will be cherished by two daughters; Vernessa Holland and LaWanda Gibson, two sons; Anthony Redding and James Smith (Deborah), three sisters; Lavonia Brockenberry, Annie M. Gipson and Doris Gantt, a devoted nephew; Sarge C. Brooks, Jr., a special niece; Yolando Ford, his aunt; Laverne Smith, three godsons; Linton Nelson, Osiba Nelson and Uhuru Nelson, his goddaughter; Charmaine Nelson, thirteen grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. James was predeceased by his son; Jean Douglas Burks, his stepson; Keith Edward Smith, siblings; Sallie Ann Brooks, Bonnie Cille Gibson, Larry Gibson and Lemmie Gibson. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 25, 2022 from 11:00AM - 12:00PM followed by a service of celebration at 12:00PM at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT., with Pastor Andre Bradley officiating. Interment will be private.