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Derek Gibbons Obituary

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Derek Richard Gibbons age 51 of Parkton. An avid family man and outdoorsman. Beloved husband of Beth (nee O'Connell) Gibbons of 20 years; devoted father of Cole T., Chase R. and Trey D. Gibbons; dear brother of Brandon Gibbons and his wife Pam and their daughter Delaney; loving son of Robert and Kathy Gibbons; son in law of Thomas and Bonnie O'Connell; brother in law of Patrick O'Connell and his partner Wendy Wagner and Michael O'Connell and his wife Sarah and their children Andy and Nick.

A memorial service is being planned for a future date. In lieu of flowers, please remember Derek with memorial contributions to The National Wildlife Federation at nwf.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family through www.evansfuneralchapel.com.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jun. 7, 2020.

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Hammann Family

June 15, 2020

Beth, Cole, Chase & Trey
We always thought the world of Derek. He dedicated so much of his life to coaching and he possessed a special gift in that role. As a spectator, we could always tell how much he loved watching you three boys play with such passion on the field. We so appreciated his kindness, keen sense of humor and above all, his dedication to his family. He was a family man through and through and we all loved him for that. He will be missed and you will be in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.

Hammann Family

June 15, 2020

Beth, Cole, Chase & Trey
We always thought the world of Derek. He dedicated so much of his life to coaching and he possessed a special gift in that role. As a spectator, we could always tell how much he loved watching you three boys play with such passion on the field. We so appreciated his kindness, keen sense of humor and above all, his dedication to his family. He was a family man through and through and we all loved him for that. He will be missed and you will be in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.

Tarun Ganeriwal

June 11, 2020

I just learned about Dereks passing. He was a peer and friend of mine way back in our early GE days. By far, one of the best people and most genuine Ive encountered in my lifetime. I am truly saddened for his loss at such a young age and pray for his wife and boys and I hope they can remember all of the cherished moments spent together.

John Byrd

June 7, 2020

He was one of the most genuine, decent human beings on the planet and a dear friend. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

Colleen Francis

June 5, 2020

Beth and boys. No words can express what we would like to share. Just know your husband/dad made an impact on so many people in our community and in your lives...our family included. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. The Francis Family.

Brian Grebe

June 5, 2020

Derek was a great guy. Took me under his wing when I moved to Connecticut and showed me the ropes at working at a GE headquarters. My condolences to his family for this tragic lost. He will surely be missed.

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