Walter Harvey "Hoot" Gibson

Walter Harvey “Hoot” Gibson, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2015 from Tennova Hospice in Halls. He was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, Il but was a long time resident of Powell, TN. He was a veteran of the US Navy and retired from ORNL. He was also a loving father and grandfather. Proceeded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Rose Alma Gibson, parents James H. and Eva Elnora Gibson, and sister Maxine Looney. Left behind to cherish his memory are daughter Terri McCoy, grandchildren Joshua and Jessica McCoy, and special friend Juanita Evers. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Tuesday at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with service to follow at 7 PM with Dr. Jack Parrott officiating. Family and friends will meet 10:45 am Wednesday at Lynch-Bethel Cemetery for interment at 11 AM.