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Benjamin Lecil Gibson

Benjamin Lecil Gibson


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Aug 15th, 2015

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  • Death Date: Aug 15, 2015

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Biography: Benjamin Lecil Gibson, born June 21, 1922, succumbed to old age on August 15, 2015. He was a master pipe organ builder and church musician who directed many concerts of J.S. Bach with the Bach Society of Greater Little Rock. His choir at Second Presbyterian Church was second to none during his tenure. He is predeceased by his oldest son, Richard. He leaves behind two sons, Steve and Kelly; one daughter, Jean; four granddaughters, Kristin, Susan, Melissa, and Suzanne; one grandson, Jonathan; three great-grandsons; five nieces and one nephew. Services will be at St. Mark?s Episcopal Church on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Mark?s Music Ministry, 1000 N. Mississippi Street, Little Rock, AR 72207. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com. DEATH is not extinguishing the LIGHT; it is putting out the LAMP for DAWN has COME

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Judith Tarver Doty
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My brother, David Tarver, worked with and loved Lecil back in the sixties. We were reliving old memories, decided to look up Lecil and saw that he had passed.

What a ride he had! Wonderfully talented, glorious, gracious man. He and David were two peas in a pod when it came to organs. I can't tell you how much love and respect he had for this man. God be with you all. He's in a really good place now. ❤
Ruth Ragsdale Gabrie,
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
A major highlight of my childhood was singing in the Chapel Choir. Mr. Gibson was a great director and so much fun! He would pick us kids up in his Thunderbird to sing in the early service at Second Pres when it was downtown. Jean, Kelly and Steve I know you will miss him but he lived a long and fruitful life!
ANDRE STRYDOM
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
For many years Lecil lovingly took care of the organ at First Presbyterian Church in Pine Bluff (and often substituted on the bench), which is how I got to know him. Lecil was a very gifted musician, an exemplary organ technician, and a dear friend. I am greatly saddened by his death, and send my heartfelt sympathies to his family.
Carole Haile
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Uncle Lecil was so funny and truly brilliant, I enjoyed him a lot when I got to see him, and his funny emails. This world truly was not his home, and one day we will join him in heaven.
David Haile
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I always enjoyed being with great uncle Lecil! He was a good man.
Lynn Blair
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Jean, I know how much your dad meant to you. I love hearing stories about his music and all of y'all singing together. Just seeing your eyes light up when you speak of your family is a wonderful thing. I'm sure the organs in heaven are all tuned up by now! Love you so much. So happy your dad lived a long, happy life. How wonderful. God Bless.
All my love,
Lynn
Sharon Hankins and Frances Royston
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Lecil was a great talent and a musical genius. My mother and I were privileged to sing in his choir at Second Presbyterian. We were always challenged by him to be the best. We did many major works under his leadership. I think of Lecil as a friend and a mentor and will never forget his wit and wisdom. May God grant peace to his family.
Bob and Jo Ann McQuade
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We have been blessed to know Lecil as a friend and music leader for over 30 years. He was an outstanding musician and a humble person. He always had a smile for everyone and loved sharing his musical talents with everybody. He will be missed but we will cherish the memories forever.
Jay Stanley, Sr
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
My friend for more than 30-years was truly unique in many special ways. He was a mentor, a teacher and we shared many happy experiences together both personally and in music. I am thankful for all of my time with Lecil and other Gibson family memories. Love to you all.

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