Charles
E.
Gibson

CHARLES E. GIBSON was born on September 19, 1947 in Camden, New Jersey to Elizabeth T. and Elwood C. Gibson. He grew up in Camden and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1965.

Charles E. Gibson was appointed to the Camden Fire Department on September 5, 1973 and reported for duty the same day. He was then living at 219 north 38th street in East Camden. After residency requirements were removed from Camden firefighters Charles Gibson moved to Westmont, New Jersey.

On January 1, 1999 Charles Gibson retired from the Camden Fire Department. His last 20 years were spent with Ladder Company 1.

Charles E. Gibson passed away on October 10, 2003.
 

Camden Courier-Post * October 13, 2003

GIBSON, CHARLES E.
Of Westmont on October 10, 2003, aged 56 years.
Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Chancellor). Devoted father of Stephanie Jusiak and her husband, Paul of Cherry Hill and Sherri Whitekettle and her husband, Michael of Merchantville. Son of Elizabeth Gibson of Pine Hill. Grandfather of Paul, Jr., Alyssa, Zachary and Justin. Sister of Joanne Tedeschi and her husband, Carmen of Gibbstown. Sister-in-law, Ruth Helms and her husband Bob of Riverside, and special cousin of Al Wiltsey and his wife, Ruby of Vineland.
A retired City of Camden Firefighter, Mr. Gibson retired in 1999. Charles started firefighting service at Engine #4 and for his last 20 years service was stationed at Ladder #1. A member of Woodrow Wilson Class of '65, Charles and his family lived in Westmont the last 28 years. Mr. Gibson served as treasurer and was a long standing member of Henry S. Haines Lodge 253 F & A M of Haddonfield.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend the Funeral Wednesday 10:30 AM in the BLAKE-DOYLE Funeral Home 226 Collings Ave., Collingswood. Funeral Services at NOON. Final Commendation at Harleigh Cemetery, Camden. Viewing Tuesday Evening, 7-9 PM at the Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Home of NJ, 902 Jacksonville Rd., Burlington, NJ 08016.

In August of 2012, this photo of Charles Gibson was posted on Facebook. The comments below were left by friends and family, and are reprinted here with the expressed permission on Elaine Chancellor Gibson.

Donald Kelly What a good guy..

Elaine Chancellor Gibson I love this picture. If you have any more of Chalie…would you please post them here for us. Thanks.

Scotty Irwin Hope u guys are ok on this sad night

Lyndsi Anthony Love and miss u Uncle Chalie

Christine King Grey Just as I remember him…Thinking of you ?

Peg Druding Pursglove Such a gentleman

Jennifer Etter Fink What a great photo, it is exactly how I remember him.

Christine McKemey Razo Oxoxxxoxoxooxo Uncle Chal

Diane Gamble Cox wow nice photo of Chalie~~

Stephanie Gibson Jusiak I love this picture! I miss him everyday!

Elaine Chancellor Gibson Thanks everyone…he was a great man. @STEPH…I know you miss him sweetie and I understand missing your Dad cause I miss my Dad even more today. I love you !!!

Samantha Sexton Federanko awww, look how handsome! He was a great man, I have so many fond memories of him from childhood to adulthood. I feel blessed to have had him in my life. I know it doesn't get any easier as the years go by Elaine and Stephanie, know that my prayers and thoughts are with you always. xoxo

Elaine Chancellor Gibson Thanks so much Sam. That means a lot and he always loved you too…! In fact, he loved and cared about all our girl's friends.

Elaine Chancellor Gibson All these 'LIKES AND COMMENTS' BROUGHT GOOD TEARS TO MY EYES. HE WAS A MAN AMONGST MEN.

Dave Dilks What a great fireman to work with. He taught me a lot. And I still remember

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