Vernon J. Gibson Jr.

Vernon Jerome Gibson Jr., 98, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 20, 2024 at his home.

Vernon was born in Tiffin, on September 26, 1925 to the late Vernon Sr. and Ada (Adams) Gibson. He graduated from Tiffin Columbian High School and joined the Marines to see the world at 17 years old, where he was a tail gunner on a B-25 bomber.

Vernon worked as a traveling tree trimmer where he met and married his wife of 73 years, Violet "Leona" (Warren) in Quincy, ILL on May 21, 1950. He then took a job as a telephone lineman for Ohio Bell/AT&T retiring after 37 years of service.

Vernon is survived by his wife, Leona, his children, Brenda (Dan) Michalski of Waterville, Sherril (Jeff) Bayliss of Tiffin, Dale (Joyce) Gibson of Tiffin, Bruce Gibson of Littleton, CO, Mike (Susan) Gibson of Tiffin, nine grandchildren, Jeff Bayliss Jr., Grant Michalski, Chad, Brant and Bria (Stephens) Gibson, Craig and Joshua Gibson, Christian and Evan Gibson and nine great-grandchildren.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, a stillborn son, an infant brother, four sisters, Vivian Perry, Corrine Raudebaugh, Virginia Davis, Ilo Broughton and two brothers, Wayne and Richard Gibson.

Our dad was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who worked tirelessly to provide for his family. He always made time to take us sledding, ice skating and fishing. He loved being outdoors and took us, and any neighborhood kids who wanted to go along to the woods walking, berry picking or mushroom hunting, keeping us physically fit. He introduced us to the soothing sounds, smells and calmness of nature. We were the only kids that we knew of, that had a really cool tree house, that he let everyone help build. He showed us by example how to give your child a wonderful learning childhood. Something we are all grateful for. Love you Dad! Miss you! You will always be “Superman” to us!

There will not be any services held for Vernon at this time. The Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory in Tiffin is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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