Franklin D. Gibson

Franklin D. Gibson, 88 years, of Port Deposit, MD, went to be with his Lord & Savior Saturday, December 17, 2022. Franklin passed away at home on hospice surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 4, 1934 in Webster Springs, WVA, he was the son of the late William and Maude Huffman Gibson.

Franklin was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He was very active in his church and was previously employed by the General Motors Corporation of Wilmington, DE.

Franklin is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Barbara Gibson; children, Francine Kiser, William Gibson, Shonia LeGates, Patty Gotschall, and Joey Pennington; nine grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Franklin was preceded in death by his first wife of 18 years, Annie Gibson.

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 11 AM, at the New Life Faith Center Church of Port Deposit, MD. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2022, 10 AM until 11 AM, at the church prior to the funeral service. Pastor Larry Johnson of the New Life Faith Center Church will officiate. Interment will be in Longwood Cemetery, Kennett Square, PA.