Herman D. Gibson

June 21, 1939 - June 17, 2015

Herman D. Gibson, 75 of Zanesville, died 11:42 PM, Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Genesis Good Samaritan C.C.U. He was born Wednesday, June 21, 1939 in Malta, the son of Oliver Gibson and Chloris M. (Mayle) Gibson. He married Ruby E. Gibson on Saturday, July 4, 1970 and was a former member of Gibson Memorial Apostolic Mission. Herman served his country as a veteran of the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked for Central Ohio Coal and retired following over 30 years of service. One of his greatest pleasures was talking to his friends on the phone. Herman is survived by two daughters: Jodi (Gary) Bickford and Laura Gibson both of Zanesville; two brothers: Harold (Barbara) Gibson and Robert (Mary) Mayle both of Malta; two sisters: Evelyn (Duane) Jenkins of Malta and Leona Lett of Zanesville; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby E. Gibson who died, Nov. 30, 2004; five brothers: Harley Gibson, Dennis Gibson, Donald, Oran and Leroy Mayle and one sister: Margaret Gibson Friends may call two hours prior to services form 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday, June 22, 2015 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville where funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM with Pastor Stephen Hale officiating. Burial to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery with VFW Post 1058 and the United States Army conducting full Military Honors. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com