Eric J. Gibson

BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — Eric John Gibson, 57, of Bartlesville, Okla., formerly of Ottawa, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 13, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Ottawa Funeral Home, with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday prior to the services at the funeral home.

Eric was born Aug. 8, 1961, in Streator to Larry and Margaret (White) Gibson. He married Susan Wilson on Aug. 20, 2006, in Marseilles.

He worked at Conoco Phillips in Oklahoma as an IT computer engineer for the last three years. He enjoyed fishing, boating, traveling and watching sports; he was a fan of his Chicago teams: the White Sox, Bears and Bulls. Eric treasured his family and was a loving father, husband and son.

He is survived by his wife, Susan; his two children, Ann Marie and Jon; his mother, Margaret Gibson; his brothers, David M. Gibson and David J. Gibson; and his big furry friend, Baby. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Gibson; and his sister, Julie Gibson.

Memorials may be directed to his family.

The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at ottawafuneralhome.com.

Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory

1111 La Salle St., Ottawa IL 61350

815-433-0300 ottawafuneralhome.com