Mr. Steven Gibson

Obituary Mr. Steven DeAngelo Gibson was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on November 8, 1963, to Paul Gibson and Gayle Greene at Kansas University Medical Center. During his early education, Mr. Gibson attended 7 Oaks Elementary and George Melcher Elementary, where he enjoyed learning a foreign language. He also attended Bingham Junior High. Mr. Gibson competed in baseball most of his younger life with other cousins and by his father and Uncle Harrison. His educational years at Southwest High School were some of the memorable highlights of his life. As a Southwest Indian, Mr. Gibson played competitively on the basketball and track teams. Mr. Gibson could be found on the weekends running the longest blocks between 55th and 53rd and Paseo. He finished out has high school years playing the violin as part of the orchestra. And, anyone who knows him knows that he, at the age of 16, was gifted a 1963 Chevy Impala by his Aunt Velma, which he painted black and white and affectionately called it the “Killer Whale”. Mr. Gibson ended his high school career graduating (Class of 1982) from Southwest and joining the United States Marine Corps in 1982 with the infantry division in San Diego, California. Mr. Gibson was noted for his leadership and was recognized for a special reward during boot camp. He served in the military for 6 years with an honorable discharge after six yea of service. His years of service will be recognized with a Using the G.I. Bill, Mr. Gibson attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, Missouri, graduating with a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology in 1986. Over a 32-year period, Mr. Gibson was a substitute teacher of Psychology at Southeast High School and and taught Physical Science and Biology at East High School. Mr. Gibson kicked off his professional career at a Social Worker for the Missouri Division of Family Services. He followed in the footsteps of his Maternal Grandmother, Mrs. Leatha Bledsoe, and his mother, who started out their professional careers as social workers. He served as a Child Support Enforcement Administrator from 7 years. Mr. Gibson started his long career in Workforce Development with the Missouri Division as the Parents’ Fair Share Statewide Program Coordinator in Jefferson City, Mo, where he helped men who were transitioning from prison gain skills and certifications in various work industries to provide them with a means to support themselves and pay their child support. Mr. Gibson also continued his work with the Missouri Division of Workforce Development, until he decided to move to Las Vegas, Nevada, to continue his career working with the Las Vegas Urban League, as an intensive case manager in 2013. Mr. Gibson joined forces with the HELP Organization of Southern Nevada, until 2017. After budget cuts for State jobs in Nevada, He began working for UBER as a Rideshare Driver and completed 3, 577 trips in just 13 months with a rating of 4.89. He was said he received high ratings from his clients because he could adjust the conversation, music, and atmosphere to make all riders comfortable. During different intervals of time, Mr. Gibson fueled his entrepreneurial spirit by starting several contractor businesses, teaching clients how to learn about and invest in stock would have to be one of the smartest side businesses that he indulged in over this life. He did have a small vending machine business, while he lived in Las Vegas. Mr. Gibson’s final position as an ESD Program Specialist 2 for the Workforce Development/Employment Specialist for the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation in Carson City, Nevada for the final year of his life. He truly enjoyed helping other to find their perfect job. In the end, Mr. Gibson had found his perfect job and stumbled upon a “family” at his job. The administration of DETR and co-workers have shared the fact that he was an expert in his field and will truly be missed. During the final days of his life, Mr. Gibson said that his life was made greater helping people open their minds to resolve issues and guide them to a better place to improve their skills and to pay it forward to help others that they could help. Mr. Steven Gibson was preceded in death by his mother, Gayle Flowers, his brother, Montoya Flowers. Mr. Gibson leaves to mourns his passing his only child/daughter, Stevonya Gibson, and three grandchildren. He also leaves two sisters, April Flowers and Paula Gibson-Grimes and his father, Paul Gibson. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 16, 2021, 11:00am at Linwood United Church. Interment Blue Ridge Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00am-11:00am at the church. Services conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. Due to COVID-19, social distancing and face coverings are required. Temperature check for all guest(s). To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Steven Gibson, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Steven Gibson

November 8, 1963 - March 29, 2021