David Alan Gibbons

Having claimed Jesus as Savior, David Alan Gibbons, a beloved husband, Dad, and Poppy went to his heavenly home on December 9, 2024 following a four-year battle with cancer. David was born on June 19, 1953 in Canton, Ohio.  Having enjoyed many different hobbies including square dancing, boating, traveling, the Ohio Country Western Music Association (for which he served as president for several years), David was mostly known as a people person who became a friend to most anyone he met.  After retiring from Timken Steel plant, where “Gibby” worked for 30 years, he enjoyed “playing in the kitchen” and cooking for his family.

David was preceded in death by his father, S. F. Gibbons and brother Dennis Gibbons, and is survived by his mother, JoAnn Gibbons; wife of almost 50 years, Brenda Gibbons; sons, David Gibbons II, and Christopher (Lisa) Gibbons; sisters, Tawanna (Craig) Anderson, Lawanna (Kenny) Cournoyer, Vicki (Reno) Sanczel, JoAnn Gibbons; brother, Robert (Debbie) Gibbons; granddaughters Emily, April, and Cierra; and an aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024 from 4:00-6:00 PM and again on Saturday, December 14th from 10:00-11:00 AM at Faith Community Church (4301 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton 44709).  A Celebration of David's life will be held at FCC on Saturday, December 14, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Mike Middleton officiating. 

Stier-Israel Funeral Home 30-875-1414

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