Richard N. Gibson

September 8, 1940 - September 26, 2019

Richard N. Gibson, age 79, husband of Barbara M. (Powell) Gibson, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 in the Phoenixville Hospital. Born on September 8, 1940 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Herbert and Blanche (Note) Gibson. Mr. Gibson proudly served in the United States Navy. He worked for PECO in Ardmore, retiring as a gas line foreman. Mr. Gibson was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Phoenixville. At church, and in his Regency at Providence community, he was active in the choir, and loved to sing. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan, enjoyed playing softball in his younger years, played ping pong until recently, and still enjoyed bowling. He cherished spending time with his grandsons the most. In addition to his wife, Mr. Gibson is survived by two sons, David R. Gibson, husband of Ann Mische of South Bend, IN, and Craig P. Gibson, husband of Kimberly Gibson of Media, PA; and two grandsons, Jeremy Mische-Gibson and Noah Gibson. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his memorial service at the First United Methodist Church of Phoenixville, 865 South Main Street, Phoenixville, PA on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Officiating will be Rev. Mark Young. Burial will be held in private. There will be a time for visitation with the family following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Montgomery County SPCA, 19 E. Ridge Pike, Box 222, Conshohocken, PA 19428. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.