Ray A. Gibson

Ray A. Gibson was born on March 10, 1966, in Sharon, PA to loving parents Willie C. & Willar D. Gibson. Ray lived a vibrant life and received his call to heaven on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was 60 years old.

He graduated from Farrell High School in 1984. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Sharpsville, Pennsylvania.

Ray worked in a variety of capacities throughout his lifetime. After high school, he worked with his family at Tri-County Drywall, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Detroit, Michigan. He also served as a caregiver for George Junior Republic, in Grove City, Pennsylvania, and a direct support professional at ABDD, Hermitage, Pennsylvania, and as a cook at Quaker Steak & Lube and the former Seafood Express, both in downtown Sharon.

In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking and cheering for his Dallas Cowboys. Additionally, he was a proud father and grandfather. He truly loved his grandchildren and looked forward to cutting their hair on his porch. He was a great family man who loved creating memories with his family. Ray had a positive spirit. No matter the adversities the family faced, he always had an uplifting message to share and bring the family closer. His children and grandchildren will continue to carry his legacy.

Survivors include: his daughters, Kiesha Gibson, of Jonesboro, Georgia, Tiffany Hopson, of Farrell, Pennsylvania, Cierra Harden, of Sharon, Clarissa Harden, of Farrell, and Tawona Jones, of Sharon; son, Phillip Hosch, Sr. (Elouise), of Farrell; grandchildren, Tyrese Gibson, Daepreea Gibson, Kylon Wilson, Demarco Hosch, Tahjmere Gibson, TaeMar Pierce, Ca'Rhyn Black, TaeLyn Hopson, Jelani Hosch, Taj Johnson, and Dashawn George; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; brother, Stephen Gibson (Antonia), of Sharon; sister, Virginia Gibson- Thurman (Robert), of Farrell; and significant other, Nikki McCullough.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Antonio Gibson; daughter, LaTasha Gibson; grandchildren, Ja’Mere Whitman, twins, Anthony & Antonio Gibson; siblings, Lorethea Chambers, Willye Faye Winchester, Roy Gibson Sr., Jerry Gibson, and Corrina Gibson.

A Home Going service will be held in his honor on Monday, June 29, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM, at the Second Baptist Church, 4 High Street, Sharpsville, Pennsylvania 16150, where family and friends may pay their respects one hour prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for his family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com

Coordination of this tribute for Mr. Gibson was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director of Briceland Funeral Service, 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. (330-509-3135)