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Donald Gibson, 58, of Hoytville, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, at his home residency of natural causes.
He was born in 1964 to Harry Isaac Gibson and Patricia Jean Couts.
He attended McComb High School and was a 1983 graduate. He was a machine tech until his Multiple Sclerosis caused him an early retirement. Donald was known to always lend a hand to someone in mechanical need. He was passionate about metal fabrication, fishing, grilling, and troubleshooting mechanical issues. You could find him in his garage fixing a problem or building a solution to a problem.
He was survived by three children, Jessica Palacios of Findlay, Donald (Sarah) Gibson of Lima, and Brad Gibson of Napoleon; five grandchildren, Esperanza, Valery, Yesenia, Maurilio, and Emma; and five siblings, Patty (Ron) Rayburn of Hoytville, Margaret (Ronald) Morris of Hartsville, South Carolina, Helen (Virgil) Rose of North Baltimore, Rick (Robbin) Gibson of Hoytville, and Jerry (Kim) Gibson of Hoytville.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Harry "Ike" Gibson of Hoytville and Bill Gibson of Findlay.
Donald's celebration of life will be 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at Hoytville United Methodist Church, where a luncheon will follow.
Arrangements are being handled by SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
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Bonnie Pearce
August 21, 2023
Donnie was always a pleasure to work with.
Melissa Auchmuty
August 18, 2023
Donnie was a a very hard worker and such a friendly person. Rest easy now, Donnie! One thing I know is he loved his kids very much!
Susie Andricks
August 16, 2023
Sorry for your loss prayers for the family i work with Don at Lear i will miss you my friend R.I.H
Helen halstead
August 16, 2023
I will miss you my brother.now you can rest and be out of pain.I will always love you.
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