Obituary of Richard Heim Gibson

Richard H. "Dick" Gibson, age 60, passed away at home in Alva, Florida, October 10, 2013, from cancer. He was born August 27, 1953 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was the son of Bob and Cynthia Gibson. Dick grew up in Bowling Green and was a graduate of BGHS, class of 1971, where he played football and baseball. He attended Ball State Univ. where he played football. Dick managed a family-owned business on Sanibel Island for many years, later was a farm manager of a cattle ranch in Ocala, then moved back to Ft. Myers working as a carpenter. Gibby was an outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He will be remembered as a kind and caring person who was always there to help someone in need. He faced his illness in the same manner he faced life - with a strong determination to overcome the challenge and an incredible faith in God. He is survived by his wife, Marcia (Amos) Gibson; children Jessie and Tanner; parents Robert and Cynthia Gibson of Ft. Myers; brothers Doug Gibson St. Augustine, Fl, and Dave Gibson, Ft. Myers, Fl. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held November 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at Countryside Wesleyan Church, 17750 Palm Beach Blvd., Alva, FL 33920.