Richard "Rick" Allen Gibson Sr.

Richard "Rick" Allen Gibson Sr. was born in Baltimore, MD, to Parents George Wathen Gibson and Pauline Elizabeth "Betty" Gibson on September 5, 1943. He fell asleep in death on October 7, 2023 at the age of 80 years old.

His formative years were spent in Ashland, KY and Circleville, OH where he formed many happy memories with Family & Friends. His love of racing, be it by go-cart, motorcycle, or car, was evident from his pre-teen years clear on though the remainder of his life. Highlights of this part of his life included a Florida State Go-Cart Championship as well as numerous Drag Racing wins on motorcycle or car. One of the aspects of his life that he valued most was his friendship with all the "boys" in the "Boys' Racing Team" of Ocala, FL. Rick graduated from Osceola High School (Kissimmee, FL) in 1961 and the rest of his life he called Florida his home.

Rick was a loyal friend, a dutiful son, and a Father who was dearly loved. Those words, as when describing any loved one lost, grossly undersells his immense value to many. He was preceded in death by his Father - George, by his Mother - Betty, and by his Brother - Ronald. He is survived by his Daughter, Lizabeth Beck, by his Son, Richard A. Gibson Jr. and his Wife, Diana Gibson, by his Daughter, Melanie Smith and her Husband, Shawn Smith. Additionally, he leaves behind Grandsons Joshua Gibson and Brandon Smith, Niece, TG McCarthy and her Husband, Tom McCarthy, and Cousins, Phil Grant and Jimmy Thompson. Lastly, among those missing Rick are surviving members of "Boys' Racing Team" - Steve Hutton, Robert "Doc" Haling, Kenny Paramore, Mike Wetstein, Dave DeLisle, and Eric DeLisle.

At Rick's request, he has requested no funeral service, but a Celebration of Life event will be scheduled and shared at a time yet to be determined. In behalf of Rick's Family we wish to thank so many who have reached out with a kind word or practical assistance. He was clearly blessed with many dear friends. Of these, we are most grateful.