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Livestream Link: https://vimeo.com/event/5373536 Calvin Clayton Gibson, 63 a resident of Austin, Texas completed his journey in the early morning hours of September 3, 2025 to awaken in his fair and bright HOME in glory. Calvin, the third of four boys was born on December 31, 1961 in Austin, Texas to Benford, Sr. and Jessie Gibson. He confessed his hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized by Rev. Oscar Howard at Sweet Home Baptist Church in Round Rock, Texas. He held a brief membership at One Way Baptist Church under Rev. Bernard Buhl to later return to Sweet Home where he remained until his passing. Calvin’s education began in the Head Start program at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin, TX and later through the Austin Independent School District. He attended Sims and Oak Springs Elementary Schools and a year at Pearce Junior High School. When Calvin’s stepfather, Milton Carson, received an overseas military assignment, he took the family to England with him. Calvin enrolled in Croughton Junior High in Northamptonshire, England and Royal Air Force (RAF) Upper Heyford Junior High in Oxfordshire, England. While the family continued to live overseas, Calvin entered RAF Upper Heyford High School in Northamptonshire, England. Calvin's extra-curricular activities included Junior ROTC, a citizenship and leadership program where he met the GPA requirement, demonstrated good moral character, and passed the physical fitness standards. He sang in the Young People's Choir, played the clarinet in the band, and was a member of the gymnastic and track teams. When the family returned to the United States, Calvin enrolled in John H. Reagan High School where he became a member of the gymnastic team. He competed and wonseveral competitions under Coach Sherman. He graduated on May 28, 1980. After graduation, Calvin attended Concordia College and Southwest Texas in San Marcos. While in college; he worked and later managed the Jeans West Store in Highland Mall as well as other retail stores including Jeans West in San Antonio and Oklahoma. Locally, he worked at Sage, TJMaxx, and Beall's, all of which led to his modeling career and his keen style of dress. He also worked as a tour guide at the state Capitol, trained as a dental assistant and eventually became a Dental Practice manager. Calvin also worked as an assistant manager forFowler’s Smokin Soul Food and later moved into the career of caring for others. He worked for several agencies which signified his compassionate and kind nature. Calvin's love for Sweet Home, the family’s multi-generational church, was shown from his initial membership to its present Sunrise location of the now Sweet-Home Pinnacle of Praise. Calvin was among the throng in 1985 marching from the church at 706 S. Morell to the new edifice at 800 Deepwood Dr. Calvin was a willing servant and ready to help wherever needed. He was a stalwart supporter to Faye Bomar in heavy lifting, planting, and supporting the Flower and Plant Ministry and beautification. He worked with the Culinary Ministry for church events, funerals, and community outreach. He was a man of support and strength to Jerry Thigpen and Robert Pimpton in the final stages of building the Sunrise edifice. He worked with his mother on the Historical and Archives Ministry in setting up the museum area with each change of location. In departing this life, Calvin joins his father, Benford Gibson Sr.; stepfather, Milton Carson Sr.; brother, Victor Gibson; grandparents Edward Gibson and Louiser Limbs; and Isiah Mercer and Beulah Johnnie Hurd Mercer in eternal rest. Calvin leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Jessie Mae Mercer Carson (Austin, TX); brothers, Benford Gibson, Jr. (Joan, Killeen, TX), Paul Andreau Gibson (Tiffany, Pflugerville, TX) and Todd Eugene Carson, (Austin, TX); stepmothers, Thelma Josephine and Ereline Gibson; stepbrother, Milton Carson III (Raleigh, NC); sisters, Cheryll Evette Gibson, (Austin, TX) and Vanissa Slider and a host of other relatives, family and friends.

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Calvin Clayton Gibson

December 31, 1961 - September 3, 2025