Doral W. Gibson, 79, formerly of Elizabeth, died February 27, 2002, at
the Mark Rest Center of McConnellsville, Ohio.
Born May 6, 1922, at Creston, WV, he was a son of the late Ernest E. and
Mamie Fought Gibson of Creston. He was employed as an operating engineer
for 29 years with Local 18 of Columbus, Ohio, retiring in 1986. He was a
Shriner of Belpre and a member of the Burning Springs Lodge A.F. & A.M.
132. He also was an avid golfer.
Surviving are one brother, Lyle Gibson and sister-in-law, Delorce Gibson of
Elizabeth; two nephews, Lyle ''Joe'' Gibson Jr. of Elon, NC and Randall Prince
of Marietta; one niece, Sandra Windgrove of Williamstown; and four
great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lloyd Gibson and Jewell Gibson of
Elizabeth and Ernest Gibson Jr. of Palestine, WV; one sister, Edith Prince and
brother-in-law, Herman Prince of Parkersburg, WV; and one nephew, Herman
Gibson Prince of Florida.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Matheny Pomroy Funeral Home of
Elizabeth. Rev. Gladson Grim will officiate. Masonic graveside services by the
Burning Springs A.F. & A.M. in the Elizabeth K of P Cemetery. Friends may
call from 7-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. until time of services Friday at the
funeral home.
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