James David "Jim" Gibson, 73 of Lusby, MD formerly of Upper Marlboro, MD passed away on January 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born on June 20, 1939 in Cleveland, OH to the late David Gibson and Frances Legan Gibson.

Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked as an Operating Engineer for Union Local #99, for forty years until his retirement in 1999. Jim was a very giving person and had a love for life. His world revolved around his grandson. He loved the water, boating and music. We will remember Jim mostly by his exuberant personality and his ability to light up a room.

Jim is survived by his extremely caring, loving and devoted wife Elizabeth "Betty" Greenwell Gibson of forty seven years; son Theodore Yates, Jr. of Harwood, MD; grandson Theodore Yates, III First Class Petty Officer, USN and his wife Krista of Great Lakes, IL; great granddaughter Carly Yates; sister Carol and her husband Tony Globelnick of Englewood, CO; brother Keith and his wife Debra Gibson of FL; niece Nikki and her husband Gil Lizarraga of CO. He is also survived by other nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 18 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, P. A., 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. A service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, January 19 at 11:00 AM in the Rausch Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Faith Lewis officiating. Interment will follow the services in Southern Memorial Gardens, Dunkirk, MD. Those serving as pallbearers are Theodore Yates, Jr., Theodore Yates, III, Buddy Greenwell, Tony Lomax, Chris Boyle and Brian Greenwell.

Should friends desire contributions to be made in "Jim's" memory to the Alzheimer's Association, 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402, Fairfax, VA 22030 www.alz.org.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.