Stephen Paul Gibson, age 71, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Gibson in 1996, and his father Audrey ("Jack", "Hoot") Gibson in 2004. Steve is survived by his girlfriend of 10 years, Linda Lester, as well as by two children from previous marriages, four grandchildren, two sisters, three nieces and three nephews and their families, as well as Linda's family. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of VFW Post 2800. Send flowers to VFW Post 2800 808 High Ridge Ave. Dayton, OH 45420 or in lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at https://giveahand.com/fundraiser/donate-in-memory-of-stephen-gibson-1 to help cover his funeral expenses. A graveside interment of cremains for Stephen will be held Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM at Dayton National Cemetery, 4400 W Third St, Dayton, Ohio, and a memorial gathering will follow at 11:00 AM at the VFW Post 2800, 808 High Ridge Ave. Dayton, Ohio 45420.