Sterland Jay (J.L.) Gibson, born May 31, 1945, passed away August 24, 2024. His employment history included Trident Corporation in Hicksville, OH, General Motors Corporation in Defiance OH, Dana Corporation (formally Weatherhead) in Antwerp, OH and he retired from Precision Metal Products in Holland, MI.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Gibson of Lawrenceburg, TN, one daughter Lori J. Durre of Hicksville, OH, one son, Bradley S. Gibson of Auburn, IN. Two granddaughters, two great grandsons and two great granddaughters. Two brothers, Roland Gibson of Antwerp, OH, Tim Gibson (Kim) of Hicksville, OH, three sisters, Belinda Dunbar of Fort Wayne, IN, Betsy Rice of Cecil OH and Claralyn McClain of Napoleon, OH. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Funeral service will be September 28th at 11:00am at Divine Mercy Catholic Church in Paulding, OH.