Phil Douglas Gibson, beloved husband, devoted father, legendary coach, and irreplaceable friend passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the age of 67.  Phil was born on October 29, 1954, and raised in Providence, Kentucky.

He knew how to shoot hoops beginning at Webster County High School, where his jersey was later retired.  After his collegiate career, he returned as the head coach for the Webster County Lady Trojans (1978-1995) and was inducted into the Webster County High School Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach in 2021.  From 1995-2007, he was the Head Coach for the Henderson County Boys basketball team and most recently the assistant to Jeff Haile for the Henderson County Lady Colonels.  He was inducted into the Henderson County Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.

He was more than basketball.  Phil was the coach in whatever arena he was in.  He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, you listened.  Phil was consistent.  As a husband, father, coach, and Granddad, you knew exactly what you were going to get.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna Earl Gold Gibson.

Phil is survived by his wife, Nancy Holloran Gibson of Henderson, Kentucky; sons, Brent Gibson (Calandra) of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Russ Gibson (Sarah) of Charlotte, North Carolina; stepson, Graham Herron (Emily) of Franklin, Tennessee; brother, David Gibson (Lisa) of Knoxville, Tennessee. He was the beloved Granddad to Presley, Emery, Cole, Park, and Hayes; nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  Inurnment will be in Fernwood Cemetery Columbarium.

Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2022, and until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the Gibson family has established the Henderson County High School- Phil Gibson Scholarship Fund. Contributions can be sent to HCHS - Phil Gibson Scholarship Fund, Henderson County High School, 2424 Zion Road, Henderson, Kentucky 42420.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .