US Army LTC Henry Lee Gibson

PALM BAY, FL - Hank was born in Baltimore, MD, August 29, 1930 and died December 13, 2014 in Melbourne, FL. He was married to Caldoria "Cal" Lewis Gibson for 61 years. A graduate of Hampton Institute, he served 25 years in the Army. He was Assistant Dean of Admissions for Hampton University, followed by an insurance career. In 2005, Hank and Cal relocated from Hampton, VA to Palm Bay, FL. Henry, known as "Gib" by long-time friends and as "Papa G" by extended family, is survived by his wife Cal; sister Aurora Chambers of Baltimore, MD; children: Sheila Little (Bobby) of Manassas, VA, Colleen Morehead of Woodbridge, VA; Keith Gibson (Martha) of Montpelier, VT, and Maureen Butler (Brian) of Tampa, FL; 10 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; five extended family members, and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 16, 4-6 pm, Fountainhead Funeral Home, Palm Bay, FL. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 17, 2 pm, Joy Lutheran Church, 3174 Jupiter Blvd, SE, Palm Bay, FL. Burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Henry Gibson may be sent to Christian Embassy, 2111 Wilson Blvd, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22201.