Obituary of Roscoe K. Gibson

Roscoe K. Gibson, Jr., 84 of Kelly Rd, East Killingly, passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2017, having spent the last year battling cancer. He is survived by his wife of 59 years of marriage Lillian B. (Nadeau) Gibson, one brother Ronnie Gibson of Webster, MA, two sons Bryan K. Gibson, Michael A. Gibson, five granddaughters and four great granddaughters, and also many nieces and nephews. He was a Korean War Veteran and served from 1951 to 1955 in the US Navy. He was a lifelong member of American Legion Post 13 in Putnam. He enjoyed such hobbies as fishing and bowling. He could often be found at the Marketplace or PJ’s Donuts with friends, young and old, sharing stories over a cup of coffee. After leaving the Navy he was employed by a local builder as a Carpenter and built several homes in the surrounding towns and went to work for Charles Jewitt Corp. in Glastonbury, CT retiring after 30 years as a general foreman. Calling Hours will be Saturday, February 4, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Network or Cancer Research Network. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com