Thomas L. Gibson
July 12, 1938
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December 27, 2016
Thomas L. Gibson, 78, of Scottsburg, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Veterans Administration Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born on July 12, 1938 in Danville, Illinois, the son of the late John M. and Marian (Seawright) Gibson. Tom was a retired supervisor for Jet Rubber Company in Northern Ohio and also had been a horse farrier. He was a U.S. Army veteran and also had volunteered at VA Hospital in Louisville as a van driver and a patient escort. Tom was a talented musician and had formerly belonged to a Dixieland Band. He was a member of a Chess Club, enjoyed choir singing, was an avid bicyclist, gardener and gourmet cook. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Greer Bette. Survivors include his life partner, Ellen M. Fox of Scottsburg, Indiana; three sisters, Kathy Quarcini, Gretchen Gibson and Linda Dillard as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Contributions: Kentucky Humane Society, 1000 Lyndon Lane, Suite B Louisville, KY 40222. Online condolences:www.collinnsfuneralhome.net.
From: George Kleber
Tom was a good friend. We worked at VA together for several years. My wife an I once came to hear you sing. He loved you and his dogs very much!
From: Sharon Reynolds
With deepest sympathy for his family and his life partner, Ellen. It was wonderful knowing and volunteering with you at the Louisville VA Medical Center.
From: Louise Epperson
Ellen, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Walker McCulloch
Eternal rest grant unto you old friend, and may light perpetual shine upon you. May your soul rest in eternal peace.
From: Yvonne D. Miles
Dear Ellen, I'm so sorry to read of Tom's death. I'm glad you shared your life with him and I know you are missing him terribly. My sincere and heartfelt condolences to you. Peace, Yvonne
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