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Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q celebrating 100 years of tradition

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — We all know Alabama has some fantastic barbecue. That’s why Decatur staple Big Bob Gibson’s is celebrating 100 years of tradition. What started as a small crowd in founder “Big” ...
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Remembering Don McLemore of Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) – The community is preparing to say goodbye to local barbecue legend Don McLemore. His grandsons, who took over Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q, say his legacy extends far beyond the pit ...
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Don McLemore, BBQ Pioneer and operator of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, dies at 84

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q has announced that its “heart and soul,” Don McLemore, has died. McLemore’s obituary says he died on April 17, surrounded by his wife, Carolyn, and their ...
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Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q Pioneer passes away at 84

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Hayward Don McLemore, a Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q pioneer and restaurateur of the year, passed away on April 17, 2026, at the age of 84. McLemore was born in Decatur, Alabama, to ...