John Tyler Gibson was born November 19,1938 in Detroit, Michigan. John peacefully passed away on January 10, 2022 at age 83. Beloved husband of Claudia Gibson for 16 1/2 years. Loving and devoted father of Colleen (Dean) Shepard, Sean (Kendall) Gibson, Kerry (Todd) Breault and Maureen (Keith) Corts. Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Olivia, Brendan, Tori, Richard, Hunter, Garrett, D.J, Graham and Lauren. Proud great grandfather of Mikey and Serenity. Dearest brother of the (late) Thomas Gibson, Paul (Connie) Gibson, Robert (Sharon) Gibson and Frederick (late) Dana Gibson. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.
John worked and dedicated many years to General Motors and loved his time with the company. He worked as a journalist and was very involved with the Corvette projects GM had to offer, as an avid "car guy" he was a member of the National Corvette Restorers Society and Corvette Club of Michigan.
Another big part of John's life was being a former instructor of Dale Carnegie Training where he taught public speaking and helped people succeed. John was also very active within his Livonia community and a long time member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. He also was a Knights of Columbus member.
John was very adventurous and outgoing, he could make a friend anywhere he went and enjoyed just meeting new people. He loved golfing and he often shared his love of golf with his grandsons and friends. He was a tremendous teacher and instructor. John accomplished so much within his 83 years of life and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be Friday January 14, 2022 from 1:00PM until 8:00PM at Harry J Will Funeral Home in Livonia. Funeral mass, Saturday January 15, 2022 at 11:00AM (in state 10:00AM) at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Livonia -11441 Hubbard, Livonia, MI 48150.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Michigan Anti Cruelty Society or University of Detroit Jesuit High School in John's honor.
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