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Charles Gibson Obituary
Charles S. Gibson Jr., 77, of Lehighton, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Bonnie Lou (Campbell) Gibson. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 28.
Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Charles S. Gibson Sr. and Margaret (Ronemus) Gibson.
He was a 1963 graduate of Nesque-honing High School. He served in the U.S. Army as a military police officer.
Charles loved his job as a truck driver. He retired in 2003 after driving a tractor trailer for 37 years of service.
He was a 32nd Degree Free and Accepted Mason belonging to Lodge No. 720 of Allentown, a member of both the Blue Lodge of Jim Thorpe and the Raja Shriners.
Charles loved spending time with his family, most especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Paul Gibson, and wife Anita, of Palmerton, Scott Gibson of Lehighton, Tony Gibson, and wife Priscilla, of Melrose, IA; grandchildren, Jay of Lehighton; Cory, and wife Regina, of Pine Grove, Dominique of Newton, IA, and Logan Gibson of Allentown.
He was predeceased by a son, Charles S. Gibson III in 1994.
Service: There will be a service with military honors 10 am., Wednesday, June 8, at 71 Robrucel Drive, Lehighton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 132 S. Wyoming St., Hazleton, Pa. 18201. The Mayes-Melber Funeral Home, Weissport, is in charge of arrangements.
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Mike Petrock (Co-worker of Bonnie at Lehighton P O)
June 9, 2022
Bonnie,
My sincere and heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family at this sad time.
Lucille Cerchiaro Gambardella
June 8, 2022
Such sad news. Charlie was a classmate from 6th through 12th grade at Nesquehoning High School. Rest In Peace and blessings for peace for his wife and family
Lewes, DE
Skip Cox
June 8, 2022
Thoughts and prayers to the family in this time of sorrow......Charlie was a childhood friend and we spent many days playing together in Nesquehoning, he will be missed by all who knew Charlie.......
Marcia Halko-Wolfe
June 7, 2022
So sorry to read this sad news.My Sincere Sympathy to Charlies Family.Thank you Charlie for all the fun times in the 60's.Rest in peace my Friend...you'll be missed.
Sylvia Nombrano
June 7, 2022
Tony I am so sorry for your loss! I love you and you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Grateful
June 7, 2022
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Cindi M. Eckman
June 7, 2022
Bonnie and family,. All the fond memories will now sustain you,from day to day. Loosing my husband two years ago, know your friendships will be here for you. Your sister Judy and I were best friends back in the 50's when. I met you. We Franklin Township gang will be there for one another. Moved to Florida 18 years ago but our memories never leave. Prayers and thoughts to you all. Always,. Cindi Eckman Highland Lakes. Leesburg,Florida
Jan Binder Whiteman
June 7, 2022
Bonnie, Scott and Tony,
I am so sorry for you loss of Charlie. He was one of a kind always smiling and telling his joke. I would run into him and he would always make me laugh.
May he be at peace.
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