DEREK ALAN GIBSON

May 26, 2021

Derek Alan Gibson, 41, of Roanoke, VA formerly of Big Stone Gap, Virginia passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2021

The family received friends from 12 to 2 pm, Saturday, May 22, at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home. Funeral services followed at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial followed at the Glencoe Cemetery, Big Stone Gap.

You may view the complete obituary at royagreenfuneralhome.com. Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia is serving the Gibson family.

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