BURTON COMMUNITY LEADER, SAM GIBSON, DIES
A Burton businessman and community leader has died.
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Sam Gibson died suddenly, Wednesday afternoon at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Brenham.
Gibson and his family moved to Burton in 1997.
Gibson worked for several technical environmental service companies before he started USAg Recycling in 1991.
He was the former president of the Burton School Board and was instrumental in the development of the Burton Little League Fields. Gibson also contributed his time and resources to the Washington County Fair as well as many other civic and charitable efforts.
He was also the owner of the Burton Short Stop.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at Saddlehorn Winery on FM 1948 in Burton.
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I met Sam, Beryl and Harley a few months ago, so I didn’t know him well. But every time the three of them visited me in our store, my day was much brighter. Beryl, my heart is heavy for you and your children, as well as Harley. Sam’s laugh was as big as he was, and I could tell by watching the two of you together that you were the love of his life. Ironic that I thought of you both Wednesday as I was driving through Burton on my way to Dripping Springs, then again on the return trip Saturday afternoon. You will remain in my thoughts.
Mitzy
Sam an i were in the navy together. were the best of shipmates. same engine room, had apartment together, hung out at the hollywood on the pike together,west-pac,everthing. just talked to him.
wish we could talk about a sea snake in the bilges again
I will miss you sam
Your shipmate-JEFF
Sammy Gibson grew up in Livingston, Texas. He played on the Livingston Lions Basketball Team in the early sixties. I was fortunate enough to be his basketball coach during that time & I remember Sammy as a great person that always gave his best for the team.
As a coach you never forget your players that worked so hard to have a strong team.
All that knew Sammy Gibson, and due to his character, we all became better people.
Sammy will be missed.
Sam and I served in the Navy together, very best friends, we reconnected just a few months ago. A hell of a great guy! He will be missed………..
So sorry to hear of Sam’s passing, Prayers for all of his family.
Mr. Gibson and his family have contributed so much of their time and funds supporting Burton schools and community. He was among several Burton leaders to take part in Building Burton a Better School (BBABS) that led to the $7 million bond that began the school construction in 1998. His name is on most all of the buildings as a Board member or President. He organized several supporters several times to charter buses for our students to travel in comfort in three hour trips for playoff games.
His wife and three sons, and his children from a previous marriage were gracious in allowing him to be a public figure. Thank you for the many blessings we received from having walked through life with Sam. A life well-lived, a Man well-loved. If a person is measured by their deeds while on Earth, Mr. Gibson was great man.
I am so saddened to hear of Sam’s passing.
In addition to his being a local community leader, he was a national leader in the field of recycling empty pesticide containers. His leadership showed how a small idea could be ramped up to a model that served many states and provided this service at no-cost to farmers and commercial/public pesticide applicators. His work has greatly reduced the incidences of old containers laying around throughout many rural areas of the central and eastern United States.
Sam was a board member of The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance (TPSA) and that is where I met Sam well over a decade ago. Such a strong leader and a VERY NICE MAN, I really liked Sam! Throughout his years as a member, Sam has also reached deep into his wallet to help enhance the TPSA experience and provide amenities enjoyed by conference attendees. We will always remember the “pig pickin” in North Carolina. His generosity and smile was contagious. I am willing to bet that in addition to the things people know he did, he was probably one of your “unknown” donors to local causes when things needed to get done for the community.
I wish the best to Sam’s family and friends. There is a hole in my heart today. Rest peacefully Sam, I hope to meet you again when my time on earth has passed.
Thank-you Sam,
Joe Hoffman
Pesticide Disposal Coordinator for Washington State.