Marcus Gibson's Obituary
Marcus Gibson, 63, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle, with Pastor Stoney Benfield officiating. Burial will follow at New London Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. prior to the service.
Marcus was born February 13, 1962, in Stanly County to the late Leonard Gibson and Emma Gibson, who survives him.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Lorie Gibson of Albemarle. Also left to cherish his memory are his children: Aaron Gibson (Taylor) of Albemarle; Terri Jordan “TJ” Gibson (Xophan Lo) of Albemarle; Hannah Gibson of Albemarle; and his beloved canine companion, Dexter.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Gibson.
Marcus was a kind and gentle soul who never spoke ill of others. He loved his job as the meat market manager at Ingles and truly enjoyed serving his customers, always looking forward to seeing them each day. He worked hard to provide for his family and was deeply loved by all who knew him. He cherished his family, enjoyed sports, and was an especially devoted fan of the Tar Heels and the Denver Broncos.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Atrium Stanly, as well as Ben Beachum, Eddie Merritt, Larry Smith, and Tracey Thompson, for the compassion, care, and support shown during Marcus’s recent decline in health.
The family welcomes any and all visitors at (28951 Countryside Ln. Albemarle, NC 28001)
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is honored to serve the Gibson family.
What’s your fondest memory of Marcus?
What’s a lesson you learned from Marcus?
Share a story where Marcus' kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Marcus you’ll never forget.
How did Marcus make you smile?
