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Dr. Edward H. "Doc" Gibson

Dr. Edward H. "Doc" Gibson obituary, Dagsboro, DE

Edward Gibson Obituary

Dr. Edward H. 'Doc' Gibson of Dagsboro, Delaware Dr. Edward H. Gibson, 76, of Dagsboro, died Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford, Del. Ed Gibson was born July 22, 1934 in Philadelphia, to the late Herbert Gibson and Blanche Gibson and step son to the late Malvern Thomas. Dr. Gibson was a member of Jaque Cousteau Society and worked at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. He was an avid motorcycle rider and shark fisherman. He enjoyed volunteering his time at Fenwick Lighthouse. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Elizabeth "Peggy" Gibson of Dagsboro, Del.; daughter, JoAnn G. Hurd (Rafe) of Seaford, Del.; son, Glenn Allen "Hoot" Gibson (Tracy) of Delmar; grandchildren, Megan, Troy and T.J.; brothers, Richard Gibson and Donald Gibson. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 15, at Holloway Funeral Home in Salisbury where friends may call from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Gibson's memory to the Fenwick Lighthouse Restoration, c/o "New" Friends of the Fenwick Island Lighthouse, P.O. Box 1001, Selbyville, DE 19975. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, Maryland 21804. To send condolences to the family visit www.hollowayfh.com.

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Published by Daily Local News from Apr. 13 to Apr. 14, 2011.

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Ginny Gage

April 18, 2011

Uncle Ed was the kindest and gentlest man I knew. He was a gift. I thank God he was a part of my life not only as an uncle but as a God Father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Ginny & family

April 13, 2011

Doc was such a big part of our community, he will be greatly missed.
Peggy, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Do not hesitate to call if you need anything.
Your neighbors, Dan and Courtney Serba

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