Dr. Hugh "Sonny" Gibson

Dr. Hugh Gibson passed away after a brief illness on October 25, 2017 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Miramar Beach, Florida surrounded by family. He was a Valentine baby, born in Albany, Georgia on February 14, 1936 to Walter and Marian Gibson. His mother passed away when he was twelve years old. He then came to Macon to live with his aunt and uncle. Hugh was an honor student at Lanier High School where he played basketball and achieved an officer's rank in the ROTC program. After graduating, he attended Mercer University, graduating in 3 years with honors with a degree in Biology. From Mercer, he was accepted and attended the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. It was here where he met his life partner and wife, Marian Atkins. From Augusta, Dr. Hugh Gibson returned to Macon to complete his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, achieving the position as chief resident at the Macon hospital now the Medical Center. Dr. Hugh Gibson and his wife then settled in Macon to build a family and raise their three children Hugh Jr, Lisa, and Lea. Hugh practiced first briefly at the Medical Center with most of his career at Coliseum Park Hospital. After 30 years of practice, Hugh retired due to health reasons. He continued to live in Macon until 2017. Dr. Gibson had a love for photography and sailing. He spent a great deal of his leisure time with his family sailing the Georgia coast with trips to Bahamas and Virgin Islands. In his later years, he focused on his love of photography and computers. He leveraged these two passions to create prints of both coastal and local land marks that where exhibited and sold locally. He was also a voracious reader of history, modern politics and philosophy. From medicine, to sailing, to photography to continued learning, he approached each with passion. He was a loving husband, supporting father, as well as, a supporting friend to those close to him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Marian Gibson of Albany, GA and his dear wife, Marian Atkins Gibson of Macon, GA. He is survived by his brother, Walter "Buddy" Gibson of Rock Hill, SC; his children, Hugh Gibson (Pam) of Eatonton, GA, Lisa Gibson Wilson (Walt) of Natchez, MS, Lea Gibson Capers (Joe) of Miramar Beach, FL; his grandchildren, Sarah Gibson of Atlanta, Caroline Gibson of Atlanta, William Wilson of New Orleans, Natalie Wilson Anderson of Nashville TN, and his beloved canine companion of 8 years, Magnum "MAG" Gibson. A Memorial Celebration of his life will be held at the Harts Mortuary at the Cupola on November 18th, 2017 at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers and to support his passion for learning, the family asks that donations be made to Mercer University, 1300 Edgewater Avenue, Macon, GA 31207 or The Medical College of Georgia Foundation, Inc., 545 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30901.