Creighton Romeo Gibson

Creighton Romeo Gibson was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 30, 1955. He was the 2nd son of Margaret Naomi Deville Gibson and Peter Roeling Gibson Sr. He was called home on June 24, 2021, shortly after the death of his beloved daughter Channel Juliette Spencer. So much is to be said about Creighton- how he loved to laugh and tell bad jokes, how he was the center of his family’s universe – keeping all who were blessed to call him father/uncle, cousin, brother or friend close to his heart and his attention. The most significant aspect of his legacy was his love of the Lord Jesus Christ, his faith in God, and the peace that comes with following God’s Divine Instruction. Creighton graduated from Alcee Fortier High then went on to Grambling State University where he proudly played baritone as a “Mighty Marching Tiger”. After leaving the university, he began working as a chef at Frank’s Steakhouse in New Orleans and a local restaurant in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Later in life his humanitarian nature led him to become a 1st responder. He began employment with Acadian Ambulance Services, where he would land the plum assignment of standing by at the New Orleans Saints games. Folks would instantly fall in love with him because of his warm personality. Creighton was also a minister and a prayer warrior. When his brother Chad fell ill, he started a prayer line for his family that remains in service today. His dear nephew DeJongh Wells has picked up the warrior’s torch. Creighton was preceded in death, by both his parents; brothers Cortland Caliup, Peter R. Gibson Jr., Chadwick Gibson; sister Carmelita Watkins; son DeAndre Saulsberry; daughters Brittany Gibson and Channel Juliette Spencer; and Uncle Warren Gibson. He is survived by his wife, Sonia Thompson-Gibson, son, Alden Dawson, daughter, Mar-Keisha Saulsberry, sister, Claire O. Wood, uncle, Sidney Charles Gibson, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. His legacy will continue to live on through the people who he loved and whom he loved him in return. Rest Easy Chilly P. Who Dat! Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Wake and Funeral Service at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 2722 Louisiana Avenue on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 7:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm. A Dismissal will be held at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 2722 Louisiana Avenue on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 8:00 am. Interment: Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook and share online condolences.

Creighton Romeo Gibson

November 30, 1955 - June 24, 2021