Weldon T. Gibson, 85, of Beaumont, died Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He was born on June 5, 1930, to DeLene Wright Gibson and Leighton Gibson, in Birmingham, Alabama. After returning from his Army service during the Korean War, Weldon completed his degree from Baylor University.

Weldon recently retired as an Advisor with the Small Business Development Corporation at Lamar University where he had served for over 25 years.  Prior to this position, Weldon’s career included serving as Executive Director for Sherman, Irving, North Little Rock and Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he served 14 years with the United States Chamber of Commerce and was an accredited member of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives.  Weldon loved spending time on the family tree farm in Arkansas.  He also enjoyed serving as a deacon in his local church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Betty Romine and Charlotte Evans.  Survivors include his wife of over sixty-one years, Glenna Gibson; son, Don Gibson and his wife, Jo Lou, of Houston and Stan Gibson and his wife, Cindy, of Beaumont; and grandchildren, Megan Gibson of Beaumont and Greg Gibson and his wife, Kristy, of Fulshear.

A visitation with Mr. Gibson’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program, 2390 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, Texas 77706; the American Cancer Society, 4 Bayou Brandt Drive, Suite B, Beaumont, Texas 77706; or the organization of your choice.