Larry Darnell Gibson

Larry Darnell Gibson, affectionately known as, Kneedeep, was born November 15, 1960, in Albany, Georgia, to the union of Annie Bishop and Linzie Gibson Sr. He was the oldest of Six children.

 Larry moved to Benton Harbor, MI, at an early age and gave his life to Christ. He attended Benton Harbor area schools and became a well-known fixture in the community. Larry loved and excelled at basketball. His love of basketball led to him mentoring, coaching, and training young men and boys in area basketball leagues. Larry was employed by Dawson Manufacturing Company as an Environmental Services Technician and Machine Operator until 2012, when he and his wife Deborah relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana where he was employed by Metro Diner as the Primary Kitchen Trainer.

 In his free time, Larry enjoyed the company of his family. Larry was crowned the “BBQ King” of the family. Larry found joy in spending time with his grandchildren at the pool, at sporting events, and around home dancing and just being the best “Paw Paw” ever.

 Larry's signature call sign was “Deborah”, he boisterously and affectionately called on his Wife for just about everything. The pair enjoyed each other's company at the Jazz Kitchen, Festivals, The Casino, Family Gathering, and each other's Arms.

 Larry's hobbies included riding motorcycles, cooking, and watching sports.

 Larry transitioned into eternal life on November 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Annie and Frederick Bishop; his father Linzie Gibson Sr.; his grandmother Alice Brown; father and mother- in- law Willie and Reathor Duncan; his uncles Ricky and Lester Bishop; his brother Frederick Bishop; and his two sisters Felicia and Sherry Bishop.

 Larry leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Deborah Gibson, six children AtTaria Taylor of Fort Worth Texas; Anton (Mattie) Duncan of Indianapolis, Indiana; Larry (Latisha) Duncan of Benton Harbor, Michigan; Frederick Smith of Grand Rapids, MI; Brandon (Candace) Gibson Indianapolis, IN; Katari Gibson Indianapolis IN; Sisters Carolyn and Yolanda Robinson of Albany GA; brother-in-law Willie Duncan Jr of Indianapolis IN; sister-in-law Shelia Duncan of Indianapolis IN; eighteen grandchildren: Henry V, Mark, Anton Jr., Kristopher, Zarrhia, Baileigh, Larry Jr., Latisha, Kamarriae, Kaysen, Tristan, Kaliyah, Londyn, Dakota, Reathor, Leg’Aci, Brandon Jr, Loyalty and With special consideration for his nieces Lynn; Niesha (Tosin); Nataya; nephews, Johnny and Deandre, and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews.

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