Larry D. Gibson, 73, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday afternoon at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born on June 4, 1949, in Norton, Virginia, the son of the late Onie William and Naomi (Roberts) Gibson. On June 23, 1979, he married the former Rhonda Carter who survives. Also surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Brian (Raechelle) Gibson of Upper Sandusky, Ohio.

Larry was a 1967 graduate of Van Wert High School and he served in the Ohio National Guard. He enjoyed woodworking and working on computers.

A Celebration of Life will be held 1 - 3 p.m., Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the home of Jerry & Carla Doner, 11084 Liberty Union Road, Van Wert.

Preferred memorials are to the Van Wert Fire Department.