Howard R. Gibson, age 85 of Glen Carbon, IL passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at his home.

He was born April 27, 1939 in Lees Summit, MO to the late Frank and Helen (nee McAnally) Gibson. He married Georgia Ramirez on April 29, 1961 and she survives.

Howard honorably served in the United States Army.  He retired from McDonnell Douglas (Boeing) as a sheet metal worker, and was the owner of Wagon Wheel Antiques in Pocahontas, IL.  His passion was turning "throw aways" into treasurers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings and their spouses: Clayton (Gerri) Gibson Sr., Betty (Otto) Erlinger, and Nancy (Mike) Barfield.

Surviving are his beloved wife, Georgia Gibson; daughter, Sheri (Jeff) Rallo; two grandchildren: Siera (Alex) Draper and Chad (Mercedes) Rallo; brother, Thomas (Vaudell) Gibson; numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 and 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home in Maryville.

Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Dr. Tom Hufty. Entombment will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Glen Carbon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be received at the visitation or can be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.