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William Gibson Obituary

William "Bill" Gibson, 83, of Annapolis, MD died Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh, PA he and his family then moved to Bedford, VA. He spent his college years at Washington and Lee University, as a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He entered the Navy as a Lieutenant, serving on the U.S.S. Allen M. Sumner destroyer before making his way to Washington, DC where he met his wife, Libby, settling in Annapolis, MD with their two daughters, Jessica and Elisa. Bill retired in 2002 after many years of faithful service as the Vice President/Principal of Howard Phillips, Co. in WDC. Bill was a former member of the St. Anne's Church Vestry. His special interests included building model boats, drinking a good Manhattan, and traveling the world with his wife, Libby, and their dear friends Becky and Jim. He was predeceased by his parents, Catherine and Frank Gibson and by his brother, Frank Gibson, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth "Libby" Gibson; his two children, Jessica Moran and her husband, John and three children, Sara, Eleanor, and Jack; and Elisa Gibson and her husband, George Brown and her four step-children Richard, Caroline, Caitlin, and Wyatt. A funeral service for Bill will be held on Saturday, April 23 at 11:00 am at St. Anne's Church, Church Circle, Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 90 Richie Hwy, Pasadena, MD. hospicechesapeake.org

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Mar. 8, 2022.

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glenda coronado

March 2, 2024

I hope good memories of Bill has helped Libby and his family get through the sadness the last two years. Memories help us all with our grieving.

glendith

December 12, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I have good memories of my boss Bill. a very kind boss and personal friend also. I hope the good memories help his family during this Christmas season

glenda coronado

March 2, 2023

I have good memories of Bill! He was a very kind person. He always treated me fairly. a great boss.

glenda coronado

February 14, 2023

I remember my boss Bill Gibson with fond memories. He was a very nice & understanding boss! A good friend also to me and my family.

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Glenda and Luis Coronado

March 14, 2022

Deepest sympathy to Bill's family. We here on earth are sad because we have lost a good and wonderful person but God is happy because he has received a wonderful Angel. May all the good memories get the family through the sad days ahead. Prayers for the family.

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