It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Mr Jim Gibson, of the Ravara Herd.

It is with great sadness we inform you of the passing of Jim Gibson of the Ravara Herd. Jim was a founder member of the NI Blonde club and was appointed the first secretary of the club. He was also involved with the first import of Blondes into NI in 1979.

The society would like to express its sincere condolences to the family circle at this sad time.

GIBSON, Samuel James (Jim) – Died January 22, 2022, peacefully at home, Manse Road, Ballygowan.

Dearly beloved husband of Dorothy and much loved father of Karen, Paul, Gillian and Simon. Loving father-in-law of Ian, Gail and Mark and devoted grandfather of Aaron, wife Hannah, Natasha, husband Paul, Lewis, Leah, Faith and Jonathan and great-grandfather of Jane and James.

Thanksgiving Service will be held in Ballygowan Presbyterian Church on Tuesday 25th January 2022 at 2.00 pm, followed by interment in the adjoining Churchyard.

Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Parkinson’s U.K. Northern Ireland and Belfast City Mission, please make cheques payable to 'Norman McBriar & Son' Funeral Directors, 37 Saintfield Mill, Saintfield, BT24 7FH.

House private.

Loving remembered by the family and family circle.

A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best this world could hold, never selfish, always kind, these are the memories you leave behind