Herman Wade Gibson

Herman Wade Gibson, a resident of Dothan, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his residence. He was 71 years old.

A celebration of Wade's life will be held at 4:30 pm on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Doug MaCormack officiating and Gail Welch and Joyce Lee speaking. Wade will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 3:30-4:30 pm.


Wade was born on January 4, 1952 in Troy, Alabama to the late Christopher and Mollie Richardson Gibson. He loved all things outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, boating, and camping. When he wasn't outdoors, he enjoyed going to Country's BBQ in Columbus, GA, one of the things he loved most. Wade was an avid Alabama Football Fan and loved model airplanes and traveling to Mobile to visit the Battleship. Wade attended Crossroads Baptist Church.

Survivors include his sisters, Joyce Lee, Gail Welch, Faye Clark, and Cathy Williams; and several nieces and nephews.