Larry R. Gibson

Larry R. Gibson, 76, of Decatur passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur. He was born on July 10, 1942 in Seymour to Lyman and Marjorie (Mullins) Gibson. He was married on December 29, 1982 in Van Wert, Ohio to Shirley Taylor.

He was an over the road truck driver and later in life he was an Amish transporter. He was an avid reader and loved to collect books. He cherished spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of Decatur; three daughters, Rhonda (Sid) Bowman of Sharpsville; Denice (Clettie) Blankenship of Oceana, West Virginia; and Kathy Sue Blankenship of West Lafayette, Ohio; sister, Jennifer Gibson of Spencer; sister-in-law, Marica Gibson-Hatcher of Las Vegas, Nevada; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Gibson; and sister, Sandra Percifield.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 and one hour prior to the 2:00 p.m. funeral service on Friday, May 17 at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. Officiating will be Pastor Ralph Klinker.

Memorials may be made to the family (Checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes).

Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur.