James M. Gibson

James M. Gibson, 60, of West Manchester, OH, died, Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in Dayton, OH. He was born on April 5, 1957 in Webster Springs, WV, son of the late Gerald Edward & Nina (Price) Gibson. He was a veteran in the U.S. Navy, where he served on the USS Independence and was an Equipment Repairman for Whirlpool for 10 years.  In addition to his parents James is preceded in death by his sisters, Nancy Martin, Felicia Brake, Patricia Gibson and brother, David Gibson. 

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Debra A. (Pierce) Gibson; children, Tonya Dawn Spencer of Stuttgart, Germany, Anthony J. Gibson of Springboro, OH and Christopher A. Gibson of Richmond, IN; brothers, Gerald, Michael, Joseph, John and Robin Gibson; grandchildren, Danyail DiFranco, Skyler Gibson, Adelyn Gibson, Hayden Gibson, Caleb Gibson and Bailey Spencer; nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service and full military honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard will be at 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street, Eaton, OH with Rev. Stan Van Ausdal officiating. Family will receive friends on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com