June Gibson

Friday, December 5, 2008

June Gibson, 84, of Poland passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008 in Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

He was born June 19, 1924 in Muncie to Carl and Jennie McConnel Gibson. He married Bessie M. Reynolds on July 17, 1942 and she preceded him in death on May 1, 2004.

Mr. Gibson was a quality control engineer for Allison's and was a member of UAW #933, Indianapolis.

Survivors include his children, Rose Sutherland of Greencastle, Jenny Feutz and husband Jerry of Eminence, Carl R. Gibson and wife Barbara of Cortez, Colo., Richard J. Gibson and wife Kay of Indianapolis; Rocky L. Gibson and wife Pat of Wilcox, Ariz. and Ron D. Gibson and wife Sheri of Poland; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Also preceding him in death were his parents, his son Ray E. "Gene" Gibson, four sisters and nine brothers.

Funeral services will be on Monday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. at Whitaker Funeral Home in Cloverdale. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Poland.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.