Larry R. Gibson

Larry R. Gibson, 76, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Monday, May 13, 2019, at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on July 10, 1942 in Seymour, Indiana to the late Lyman Gibson and late Marjorie (Mullins) Gibson. He was united in marriage to Shirley (Taylor) Gibson on December 29, 1982 in Van Wert, Ohio.

Larry 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.

Larry is survived by his wife, Shirley Gibson of Decatur; three daughters, Rhonda (Sid) Bowman of Sharpsville, Indiana, Denice (Clettie) Blankenship of Oceana, West Virginia, and Kathy Sue Blankenship of West Lafayette, Ohio; sister, Jennifer Gibson of Spencer, Indiana; 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 a brother, David Gibson; and sister, Sandra Percifield.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home-Decatur with Pastor Ralph Klinker officiating.

Family and friends will be received from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home-Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Preferred memorials are to be made to the family (Checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes).