Charles Henry Gibson Sr.

Charles Henry Gibson, Sr., 91, of Berlin, and formerly of Delmar, died Monday, October 7, 2013 at Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born July 11, 1922 in Oxford, Maryland, the youngest child of the late Charles Alexander Gibson and Rose Duncan Gibson. During the war Charles took on a job as an aspiring draftsman for the Glenn L. Martin Company, an aircraft and aerospace manufacturer in Baltimore. During his time at Glenn L. Martin, he met and fell in love with his future wife, the late Helen Toth Gibson, with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Upon moving to the Eastern Shore, he took a job with Delmarva Power where he held various titles through the years. He retired after 37 years of service as a Meter Department Supervisor. He was proud to earn his 25 year pin in the Vingt Cinq Club of Delmarva Power employees and a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He was a 50 year member of Asbury United Methodist Church in Salisbury and a long-time member of the Delmar Lions Club. Through the Lions Club he became a very active member of the community and is remembered for designing the Lions 50th year commemorative pin which featured the caboose that is on display in Delmar. He was a proud father and grandfather whose priority was staying involved with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by a daughter, Joyce Ann Gibson O’Neill of Ocean Pines; a son, Charles Henry Gibson, Jr. and his wife, Doris of Delmar; 3 grandchildren, Dana Cassidy (Kevin) of Wisconsin, Amanda Messatzzia (Ryan) of Delmar and Ellen Soulis (Steve) of Hebron; and 3 great grandchildren, Colin and Meghan Cassidy and Winston Soulis. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Bates; and 2 brothers, Lester Gibson and Clifford Gibson. Funeral services were private at the request of family. Memorial contributions may be sent in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association Eastern Shore Chapter, 213 W Main St, Salisbury, MD 21801. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home, Delmar. For friends and family that wish to send online condolences please visit www.shortfh.com

Charles Henry Gibson Sr.

July 11, 1922 - October 7, 2013