Stephen M. Gibson, 65, passed away Feb. 15, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born Aug. 29, 1955, at Emporia, to Don and Delores (Langley) Gibson. He married Susan Evers April 29, 2001, at Great Bend. 

Coming from Emporia in 1970, Stephen was a Great Bend resident. He worked for GBI as a machinist for 25 years. Stephen was a member of First Bible Baptist Church and Sons of the American Legion. He loved to tell jokes and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.  

Survivors include, his wife Susan Gibson of the home; a son, Robert Galliart and long time companion Brittany Sharp; a daughter, Candy Bunn and husband Roger, all of Great Bend; a brother, Rodney Gibson and wife Donna; a sister Tammie Bugner and husband Brad, all of Wichita; three grandchildren, Jessica Norvell and husband Aaron, Taycee Romm and husband Patrick, and Kira Bunn; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Randy Gibson. 

Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at First Bible Baptist Church in Great Bend, with Reverend Tim Patrick presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery North with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. Memorials have been designated to First Bible Baptist Church or RSVP/Volunteers in Action, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS  67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 17, 2021