Dr. John A. Gibson, 77, of Warren, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Lutheran Hospital. John lived his life to make a difference. After graduating from the old Lancaster High School, he began his career as a police officer in Alaska for ten years. He then changed his career and became a registered nurse, focussing on mental health. He received his MBA and MSN, but still felt compelled to make a difference. Coming from a family of school teachers, he saw how important behavioral issues were important to learning, which led him to obtain his PHD in human development with a focus on aggression and violence from the University of Hawaii in 2000. Although he was proud of his work with East Allen County School Corporation, it wasn't until he began his journey as the Director of Behavioral Services at Adams Memorial Hospital, that he really felt he was making a difference. His involvement in the Boys & Girls Club of Adams County and outreach services for patients with Alzheimer's disease allowed him the inner fulfillment he had been looking towards. John retired from AMH in 2021. Although very career focused, John loved spending time with his family, cruising, animals and being a 32nd Degree Mason at the Decatur Lodge.
John was born on August 27, 1948 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of the late Garrett Gibson and Betty (Vice) Fluke.
He was united in marriage to the love of his life and best friend, Kim Saylor on August 3, 2005. Kim survives.
Additional survivors include: two daughters: Ceirah (Carl) Heyneman of Ft. Wayne, Shaleenah (Lucas) Hanson of Huntington; a stepson: Michael (Kimberly) Grimm of North Carolina; a brother: Tom (Pamela) Gibson of Ossian; a daughter-in-law: Megan Springer of Fort Wayne; two sister-in-laws: Melissa Wilson, Dar Saylor and father-in-law: Ray Saylor; eight grandchildren: Christian Springer, Isabella Springer, William Springer, Henry Springer, Jonah Hanson, Jennings Hanson, Jazelle Hanson and Ryleigh Grimm.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son: Luke Springer.
A visitation will be held on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, Indiana.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Interment will be held at Star of Hope Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions can be made out to donor's choice of charity in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington IN 46750.
