Of Crestwood, MO, died December 16, 2016 at the age of 62.
He was born August 31, 1954 in Akron, OH. He graduated from Shippensburg State College in Pennsylvania with a BS in chemistry. He began his career with Ralston Purina starting in Mechanicsburg, PA and later transferred to St. Louis, MO. He traveled the world on business throughout North America, South America, Africa, Europe including Russia, and Asia including Thailand and China. His career lasted 40 years until his death.
He is predeceased by his parents James and E. Marie (Wyser) Gibson and his beloved cats “R” and “D”. He is survived by a brother, Steve Gibson (Cheryl) of Austin, TX, a sister, Sherilyn Brinley (Jim) of New Cumberland, PA, and his nieces and nephew Marissa, Pamela, and James (Jessica) Brinley. He is also survived by his worldwide Nestle Purina Family.
Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirkwood. Memorial donations may be made to St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation, Purina Family Pet Center, PO Box 955423, St. Louis, MO, 63195.