Chester "Doyle" Gibson

Chester “Doyle” Gibson, 77, of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born on February 12, 1949, in Royal Blue, TN, to the late Charles and Kathleen (Petree) Gibson.

Chet loved camping, golfing (especially when he was winning), and animals. He was a talented musician who had played in several gospel groups and the band, “Top Shelf”. Chet loved his family and liked to be spoiled by his loving wife of 45 years, Margaret (Leroux) Gibson.

He worked for American Bailer in Bellevue, Ford, and Ability Works. Chet attended Mt. Harvest Church in Milan and was a member of the Norwalk Eagles Aerie 711.

In addition to his wife, Margaret Gibson, Chet is survived by his daughters, Angela Jameson of Youngstown, Jenny (Robert) LaMarca and Dana (David) French all of Florida; brothers, Marvin Gibson of Monroeville, Paul Gibson of Sandusky, and Charles Gibson Jr. of California; sisters, Shirley (Gary) McClory of Sandusky, and Mary (Ken) Keith of Huron; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; brothers in-law, Edward (Lisa) Leroux, Joseph (Cathy) Leroux, and Bob Sweet; sister in-law, Rita Leroux; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Inez McClure, brother, Arvin Gibson, and sisters in-law, Diane, Carol, Fran, and Mary, and brothers in-law, Richard and Mike.

Visitation for Chet will be held at Mt. Harvest Church of God, 150 State Route 113 W., Milan, OH 44846 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. (noon). The funeral service will begin at 12 p.m. (noon) with Pastor Joe Woodyard. Burial will follow the funeral service in Woodlawn Cemetery, Norwalk. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Ave., Norwalk, OH 44857, or to the Mt. Harvest Church of God (address up above). Online expressions of sympathy to the family may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com