Virgil O. Gibson

April 19, 1941 - November 12, 2020

Virgil O. “Ben” Gibson, 79, passed away at his home in Willoughby, OH on November 12, 2020. He was born on April 19, 1941 in Pennington Gap, VA. to his deceased parents, Elmer and Charlie Bob Gibson. Ben was a retired factory worker for Mayfran International. His passion was his dedication to his family. He loved to spend time with his wife and family and loved to share the stories of his life. When he was younger he enjoyed traveling to the mountains. He was always expanding his spirituality and knowledge of The Bible. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He will be greatly missed. Ben is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Deanna L. Gibson, his children, Brandon (Caitlin) Gibson, Ronda (William) Waid, Robin (Thomas) Simek, and Daniel Gibson, his eight grandchildren, his eighteen great grandchildren, his sisters, Jaime (Dick) Rickers, Edith Linkous, Linda Meadows, and Caroline Gibson and many other family loved ones, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Ben was preceded in death by his son, Brian Berlin, his siblings, Ray Gibson, Roy Gibson, Leonard Gibson, Wanda Armentrout, and Joyce Ely, granddaughter Vanessa Dore, and his parents Elmer and Charlie Bob Gibson. Visitation will be Wednesday November 18, 2020 from 10-11:30 am at Monreal Srnick Funerals & Cremations. A service will immediately follow his visitation at 11:30 am at Monreal Srnick Funerals & Cremations, 35400 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake Burial will be in Mentor Cemetery.