Wallace Patton Gibson

Wallace P. Gibson, age 92, of Marysville and formerly a longtime resident of Reynoldsburg, died Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his home in Marysville, OH. He was born July 30, 1930 in Henderson, Texas, son of the late Ernest L. and Exa J. (Yandle) Gibson. Wallace was retired from Western Electric (AT&T) following over 28 years of service. A devoted and always smiling father and grandfather, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Veronica Gibson and adopted family member, Clara Babb; granddaughters, Madelyne Gibson, Leigh-Anna Grumman, Whitney (Derek) Erwin, Leighton Grumman (Heaven) Null; other relatives and many friends. Besides his parents, Wallace was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Glenna Gibson and two brothers, Odie and Melvin Gibson. Veteran U.S. Air Force serving in Korean as a Staff Sergeant. He was an avid and accomplished golfer and an all-round good athlete. Former class president at his high school in Texas, Wallace received an Associate degree from Bliss College in Accounting. He was always there to help others any way he could and have a kind word of encouragement and a smile as well. Friends may call 11:00 am- 1:00 pm Friday, December 2, 2022 at SCHOEDINGER EAST, 5360 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232. Graveside Service 1:30 pm Friday at Glen Rest Memorial Estates, Reynoldsburg. Those who wish, contributions may be made to Love and Care Hospice, 779 London Avenue, Marysville, OH 43040, in Wallace’s name. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a memory or send condolences to Wallace’s family.