Michael C. Gibson, 59, of Pierceton, passed away at 10:20 p.m. July 13, 2011, in his residence.
He was born Feb. 17, 1952, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to James and Elsie Poe Gibson. On March 30, 1974, in Pierceton, he married Kristie Blankenship, who survives.
Living most of his life in Kosciusko County, he retired from Dana Corp. after 31 years of service and was a member of Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, Merriam. He enjoyed racing, fishing and hunting.
Also surviving are two daughters, Kristine Gibson, North Webster, and Elsa Gibson, Pierceton; a son, Michael J. Gibson, North Webster; a brother, Billy D. Gibson, Marion, Mich.; two sisters, Mary E. Owens, Albion, and Rhoda Wright, Leesburg; two stepbrothers, Ronald Terry Hall, Pierceton, and Donald Jerry Hall, Prestonsburg; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Darwin, John H. and Burl Gibson; a stepbrother, Charles M. Allen; and a sister, Carlas V. Tomsic.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, with Pastor George Cecil officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
Calling is from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
***** Memorials may be made to Kosciusko Homecare and Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581-1196.
