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James W. Gibson

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Swigart Easterling Funeral Home - Canal Fulton

624 Cherry Street East

Canal Fulton, Ohio

James Gibson Obituary

James W. Gibson
54 of Massillon died Monday, April 14, 2014 at his home. James was born Sept. 14, 1959 in Massillon and was a life resident of Massillon. He graduated from Massillon Washington High School and Winthrop College. He was an avid musician and enjoyed fishing with his father.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Gibson and grandmothers, Alvina Gibson and Esther Moore and is survived by his mother, Eva Potter; sister, Rebecca Gibson and niece Renae Baker.
Private Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Swigart-Easterling,
330-854-2356
www.swigarteasterling
funeralhome.com

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Published by The Repository on Apr. 17, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for James Gibson

28 Entries

Bob Bowen

December 4, 2014

Jim was my sweetmate in college at Winthrop. He was an awesome guy and wonderful friend. We sat around many nights talking and Jim jaming out on the guitar. Rest in peace my friend.

Robin Shealy-McMillin

October 9, 2014

I only just learned of Jim's passing through a Winthrop U. Magazine. I am sitting here in shock and filled with memories of Jim. He was always so fun to be around and never missed a moment to pop by my dorm room and beg for one of my "skinny ties" to wear (don't laugh...guys and gals were all wearing them back in the day.) he and I met up after graduation in charleston, sc and had a great time reconnecting. To the family of one who made a positive impact on my life and will always be fondly be remembered....I wish you peace.

Amber

April 28, 2014

You will be missed...an empty spot will remain for your usual Sunday breakfast.
:(

Linda Galloway

April 24, 2014

I was not only your cousin but also your first baby sitter. Our families were always very close and we spent a lot of time together. I'm glad the last time I visited home I got to hear you play. I will see you again someday Cuz.

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John Wolanin

April 22, 2014

I will miss you buddy , thanks for being a great friend and watching Sheeba and my house when I traveled . The meals and good times we shared were awesome ! Always loved talking sports with you , how I forced the SEC football on you and promoted the Big South conference .

Jimmy Guitar

Gary Wyatt

April 22, 2014

nick protos

April 21, 2014

dear friend, team mate, boss,business partner, best friend! not a day will go bye, where i don't think of you! the last time i saw you, was at your dads funeral, you honoured me by making me a pallbearer! the history and stories we have! old friend until we meet again!

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Eric Haubert

April 20, 2014

I have combined two images here, to show the contrast and similarity between different ages. I flipped the kindergarten picture to face the other way, and tried to remove the bit of hair hanging down. There is definitely a strong resemblance between the two images.(JAMES_GIBSON_THE_MAN_AND_CHILD_IMAGES_SIDE_BY_SIDE).*

Ken Danieley

April 20, 2014

My freshman year at Winthrop was Gib's senior year. Just about every Sunday night that year, a bunch us basketball players would come to my room. We would watch The Big Valley and eat popcorn. The show was over by 11:00 pm. Gib stayed until 3:00 am talking about cars, basketball and music. Jim had a joy of life that was infectious. He made a tough time not so tough and good time into a great time. My heart goes out to his family. Gib was loved by many. I am very thankful for the time I got spend with Gib.

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Eric Haubert

April 18, 2014

I first knew James Gibson in Kindergarten. I still have the class picture, which I will try to post here. (Whittier_Kindergarten_1964-1965_Mrs_Schumaker).*

Due to me changing schools, I hadn't seen him much then until the 10th grade. I played guitar, and once he invited me to his house, (his father's house, where he lived while in high school). And Eric Scortia stopped by, too. Eric Scortia played piano, and they had one in the Gibson house for him to play. He had also been in the same kindergarten class with us.*

I looked up Eric Scortia on the Internet, and he seems to be doing pretty well. It says, on the audicaentertainment website: "Scorch was born and raised in Massillon, Ohio, a tough, working-class town located about sixty miles south of Cleveland, the Midwestern “heart of rock and roll.”"*

Nothing came of it as far as my involvement, because my guitar-playing was not yet that advanced, and I didn't have a big amplifier. (I ended up being just an "at home" guitar player, not being one to socialize much).*

There was one year when we sat at the same lunch table, with a group of about half a dozen. Besides me and James Gibson, we also sat with a guitar player named "Richie" who, while still in high school, was occasionally playing out with a rock band called "Lotus."*

My memory of James Gibson is combined with my memory of other people, and how those of us who were (or wanted to become) musicians would sometimes hang out together in high school.*

I remember asking him about playing basketball for the high school team. I thought, "Well, you're tall, so it must come easy for you." He assured me that he had to spend a lot of time and effort working at it, and they didn't just "give" him a place on the team, just for being tall.*

It's too bad that the newspaper can't say anything about someone until they die. I was totally unaware of what he had been doing all these years, until it was too late to see him.*

Bobby Dodd

April 17, 2014

Jim was one of my best friends in college. My family loved him, and I will never forget him. Bobby Dodd

Steven Sayre

April 17, 2014

When I saw you with "Carnival" the First time I thought Good Drummer , Wow he's tall ... When we had conversations I knew he was a Believer ... Great Smile , very kind person ... this week I remembered about a year ago our friend Chuck McInnis Pasted... I know there's a Great Jam going on in Heaven ...Will miss you Jim .. until Then

This is the way we will always remember you...Smiling. Rock on

Roy and Lori Bair

April 17, 2014

gary adcock

April 17, 2014

College basketball teammates from Winthrop U will miss Jim greatly. To Jim's mom and sister my prayers are with you.

mary/john/chrisys friend

April 17, 2014

I ONLY GOT TO KNOW YOU TWICE WITH FRIENDS.IT WAS THE MASSILLON/MCKINLEY GAME. YOU WERE SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON,A GENTEL GIANT.THEY SAY THE ONLY GOOD DIE YOUNG,YOU WERE SO SPECIAL TO SO MANY. GOD FELT THOUGHTS TO YOUR FAMILY.BIG JIM YOUR FISHING WITH YOUR DAD IN HEAVEN. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE

brian isaacs

April 17, 2014

so sorry everyone he was a great entertainer and very nice man

Don Englehardt

April 17, 2014

My Heart and Prayers to James' family and friends

April 17, 2014

To the LOVE of my life ,don't forget who loves you baby. I will miss you so much.
Until we meet again... Your westside honey.
Judy Huffman

TIM RAXTER

April 17, 2014

TO THE GIBSON FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. JIM WAS A TEAMATE OF MINE AT WINTHROP COLLEGE AND A GREAT FRIEND. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE GIBBY. YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.

Erica Warner

April 17, 2014

What a wonderful life you lived with great love and wonderful people. It was a blessing to know you Big Jim you always put a smile on my face. Thank you for that!! Until we meet again my friend!

Jack Gibson

April 17, 2014

James was a good friend and cousin on mine - we were similar ages and for one year growing up I was living in Massillon. We even had a basketball scrimmage where I had to guard him - very tough for me because I was a 6' 2" 9th grader (at LA)and James was a big time Massillon High School star who towered over me. I will remember James for always having a story and that wonderful smile of his.

Pat Bowen

April 17, 2014

So sad, I will miss you my friend & Carnival Band Mate!!!

Gary Wyatt

April 17, 2014

you will be missed my friend,,,,I enjoyed being in the redneck romeoe's with you and your wit...wish i would have had more time to know you

Kathy (Doxsee) Squires

April 17, 2014

Dear Becky, Friends & Gibson Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. May your happiest memories bring you peace & comfort. Take Great Care,

Rock on In Heaven My friend!

Nick Kosanovich

April 17, 2014

Jim Im saddened that you have left this world at a very young Age! God Bless your family and loved ones!

April 17, 2014

missing you already big jim we had alot of fun now your dancing with god and the angels love always chrissy lockhart

Beverly

April 17, 2014

Farewell my thoughtful James. I will miss you my dear friend. RIP

April 17, 2014

dear friend,i will miss you until the day i die! never has anyone done more for me than you!some time, you and i will meet again! i am sure of it! james, i love you!

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