Arthur L. Gibson

Arthur Lee Gibson, known as “Art”, “Cheese” or “Loud”, of Easton, MD departed this life on Monday, March 28, 2016 at his home with his family. He was 85. He was born in Longwoods, MD on November 14, 1930 to the late Andrew Gibson and Elsie Wilmer Sisco. Arthur grew up in Longwoods, MD and then later on moved to Copperville, MD and went to school there. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. On April 26, 1953, he was united to the love of his life of 67 years, Alma Olivia Flamer. They were married for 63 years and from that union five beautiful children were born whom he loved and cherished. He was a great husband and a great father. He will be truly missed. Arthur worked for Sidney Miekle and then for Fred Tracks. Arthur retired from Stan Ridgeway where he worked for over 40 years. Arthur enjoyed fishing, pitching horseshoes, racing his old cars and working on them his way. He also enjoyed gathering with his family and friends. He was a very soft spoken man who would do anything for you. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother; his grandparents, aunts and uncles. Arthur loved his family and leaves behind to mourn and cherish his fine memories his beloved wife, Alma Gibson of Easton, MD; five children, Robert (Janet) Gibson of Easton, MD, Marcia (Gregory) Ritchie of Philadelphia, PA, James Gibson and Laverne Gibson both of Easton, MD, Phillip (Doresa) Gibson of Denton, MD and Myrtle Savoy; 11 grandchildren, Andre (Shawn) Gibson of Clarksville, TN, Deon (Tonette) Gibson of Easton, MD, Kelly Gibson of New Jersey, Ebony Gibson of Denton, MD, Tremaine Gibson of Denton, MD, LaShay Gibson of Cambridge, MD, Jasmine Gibson of Easton, MD and Sha’Keya Jenkins of Easton, MD and Muzak Murray of Delaware and Brookie Roberts Gooden of North Carolina and Janilee (Bradley) Hughes of Hurlock, MD; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Barbara Brown of Philadelphia, PA; one brother-in-law, George Flamer of Easton, MD; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He also leaves two young men whom he cherished as sons, Harold Jenkins and Donnie Allen; friends, Dwight Freeman, Nathaniel Limberg, the Brice Family and devoted friends, Marcieta Gibson and Paula Cephas To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Arthur L. Gibson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Arthur L. Gibson

November 14, 1930 - March 28, 2016