Wilburn Gibson

Wilburn Von Gibson, age 85, of Auburn, passed away at his residence on April 6, 2023. Mr. Gibson was born in Dorton, Kentucky on February 9, 1938 to the late Nathan and Nola (Mullins) Gibson. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1957 – 1963. He married Waltraud “Trudy” Kappauf on November 17, 1961 in Bayreuth, Germany. Known by some as “Buckshot”, Wilburn was a foundry worker in Kendallville for many years. 

Survivors include:
Wife: Trudy Gibson of Auburn.
Daughter, Monie and Paul Muscello of Fort Wayne.
Grandchildren: Angie Pankop of Kendallville and Paul Muscello, II, of Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Gladys Hurst, Ocie Spriggs and Helen Hall; and five brothers, Willie Gibson, Nellis Gibson, Willis Gibson, Garland Gibson and Raymond Hall. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Hite Funeral Home with visitation from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM prior to the funeral service. Rev. Worley Gibson will officiate the funeral.  Burial with military honors will take place at Lake View Cemetery.

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