Rodger Gibson

East Alton:

Rodger Allen Gibson, 70, passed away at 11:35am on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 8, 1954, in Highland, the son of the late Roy and Barbara (Pruitt) Gibson, Sr. He married the former Mary Vonnahman on March 29, 2014, in Bunker Hill, and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters: Patricia Lynn Gibson of Chillicothe, Illinois, Victoria Michelle Gibson of Chillicothe, Illinois, a son and daughter in law: Caleb and Cory Gibson of Troy, Illinois, three grandchildren: Grace, Sadie, Wyatt, three step – daughters: Heind Boukarih of Alton, Sarah Snody of Virginia, Bayan Boukarih of Alton, three step grandchildren: Charlotte, Sophia, Nora, a sister: Patricia Atchison of Marble Hill, Missouri, a brother and sister in law: Roy and June Gibson, Jr. of Bethalto, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends.

Rodger was a member of the United Steelworker’s Union and worked as a welder and fabricator. He was a former member of the East Alton Assembly of God and attended Hilltop Assembly of God Church in Wood River. A man of God, Rodger was a wonderful husband, a loving caring and giving father and grandfather. He was known as “Papa Rodger” to his grandkids. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. A quiet man with a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed the simpler things in life. He loved his Diet Coke and did not believe drinking water was necessary. He enjoyed watching old John Wayne moves and Spencer lawn care videos on you tube. He could often be found snacking on his favorite candy Whoppers , ding dong snack cakes or chocolate covered cherries. You could also almost guarantee KSHE real rock radio was playing on the radio. He was a jack of all trades, he could fix anything. He was especially gifted at welding and woodworking. His sense of humor, and his goofy smiles will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister: Lisa.

In celebration of his life, visitation will be from 4pm to 7pm on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Hilltop Assembly of God, 2001 Vaughn Road, Wood River, Illinois, 62095. Graveside services will be held at 10am on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Brighton Cemetery. Rev. Tim Keller will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hilltop Assembly of God.

The family requests casual attire be worn.