Guy O. Gibson
On May 2, Guy O. Gibson celebrated his 90th birthday.
Guy was born in 1934, to the late Solomon Ryan and Emma Gibson of Elkins. He is one of 10 children born to the couple, Richard, Robert, Berlin, Norma, William, Norma, Cleota, Leota, Joan, and Connie.
In 1959, he married Ruth Bell. Together, they had six children: Rebecca of Elkins, Jeanette of (Washington, North Carolina, Robin of Smithfield, North Carolina, Pamela of Smithfield, North Carolina, Julia of Philippi and Guy of Elkins. He also has several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Guy has been a long time resident of Georgetown Road and attends Hart Chapel Community Church in Elkins. He proudly served in the West Virginia National Guard with the 201st Field Artillery Battalion.
Guy’s family celebrated his birthday with an Hawaiian luau themed party, complete with Spam and lots of pineapple!