Gary Francis Gibson

1941 - 2017

Gary Francis Gibson obituary, 1941-2017, Dayton, OH

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel

5471 Far Hills Ave

Dayton, Ohio

Gary Gibson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 20, 2017.

Gibson, Gary F., age 75, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017. Gary retired from the Dayton Police Department after 34 years of service. Following retirement he served as a court security officer at the Federal Building. Gary was a member of Church of the Incarnation and frequently served as a substitute usher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chalmer and Margaret Gibson; his first wife, Sally Gibson; and by his brother, Larry Gibson. He is survived by his wife, Sallie Walters Gibson; son, Mark Gibson; daughters, Christine Gibson Bledsoe and Cynthia Gibson Walker; step-sons, Bill and Thomas Glaze; brother, Ron Gibson; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Tobias Funeral Home, 5471 Far Hills Ave. Funeral services will immediately follow visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in Centerville Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Jude's Crippled Children's Hospital. On line condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com

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April 25, 2017

Amy Lee

Dear Chris, Cindy and Mark,
Echoing what Laurie said... Your Dad made Halloween such fun. I remember when he dressed up like a vampire and would jump out and give out the candy, it scared some of the really little kids but everyone loved his costume creativity. And our green witch faces and the witch hats he made, along with the nose putty witches noses...he could have gone into theater make up. I think of him every Halloween.

I hope you find joy and comfort in your memories. Your Dad and your family are in my prayers. May he rest in peace. Amy (Vickers) Lee

April 24, 2017

Laurie Vickers

Dear Chris, Cindy, Mark and Family - I am so sorry to hear about your Dad... I will always remember the fun we had growing up on Speice Avenue !!! One memory that I always recall is how much FUN your Dad made Halloween, and the costumes/make-up he would help everyone with (the green-faced witch make-up) !!! I also remember that beautiful 1969 Pontiac GTO convertible he used to drive !!! I hated when your family moved to West Carrollton.... it was never the same in the neighborhood. I ended up working as a Dispatcher, and know quite a few old DPD officers that worked with your Father, and hear wonderful stories about him and the years he dedicated to the Police Department. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you !!!
Laurie Vickers (Harless)
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April 21, 2017

Susan Porter

Dear Sallie - My sincere condolences on the recent passing of your husband, Gary. Just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you and sending you positive thoughts. Hugs from your button friend..Susan Porter

April 21, 2017

Rev (Sgt.) Heulet & Virginia Arnold

Sorry to hear of his death. Our prayers are with you the family. You have our Deepest Sympathy.

Rev (Sgt) Heulet & Virginia Arnold
Retiree

April 21, 2017

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