GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Family and friends gathered Sunday at a local dance studio to honor the life of Larry Gene Gibson, a 71-year-old Greensboro man who was struck and killed in December while walking along Summit Avenue. According to Greensboro police, the crash occurred around 8:50 a.m. on Dec. 19 near Spry Street. Officers said Princess Me’Shell Alston, 19, of Browns Summit, was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro southbound on Summit Avenue when she veered left of center into the northbound lanes, striking Gibson, who was walking on the shoulder. Alston’s vehicle then hit a utility pole. Gibson died at the scene. Police charged Alston with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, driving left of center and simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance. She was not injured in the crash. During Sunday’s memorial service at Bato Dance Studio, Gibson’s loved ones spoke about his devotion to family and community. Attendees sang, danced, and shared stories of his life. “It was a very fitting dance for a very fitting occasion,” said Dean Gibson, Larry Gibson’s brother. “With everything and every emotion going through at that time, we were just remembering him and trying to get things set right in our minds.” Larry Gibson was an Army veteran, a passionate fisherman and someone who, according to his family, “never missed a morning walk.” “He loved to go everywhere, exercise and walk,” said Dale Gibson, another brother. “He had just taken care of all his responsibilities; his bills and stuff. He said he was going to walk down to the store, and of course, he never made it back home.” Despite their grief, the family expressed compassion toward the driver charged in his death. “Our family does not have malice in our heart for the young lady,” Dale Gibson said. “We feel sorry for her. Our heart goes out to her. I’m sure she didn’t get up that morning and decide that was going to happen.” Members of the Randolph County Honor Guard paid tribute to Larry Gibson’s service by playing taps and firing a rifle salute. His brothers accepted a folded American flag in his honor. “Oh, my heart just felt really joyful,” Dean Gibson said. “I’m so thankful that he touched a lot of people in life. He was there for a lot of people and meant a lot to a lot of people. It just made me feel really, really good to hear them say that.” The Gibson family said they are grateful for the outpouring of community support and hope Larry’s memory lives on through his love of family, fishing and service.