Richard L. Gibbs, Sr., age 94, of Troy, OH passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, OH.  Richard was born on September 3, 1922 in Sidney, OH to the late Matthew and Marie (Long) Gibbs.

Richard is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Richard L. and Nancy Gibbs, Jr. of Sidney; daughter and son-in-law: Mary Lou and Rick Holly of Sidney; grandson: Abraham (Lacey) Gibbs of Shelby County and brother and sister-in-law: Jerry and Shirley Gibbs of Sidney.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife: Millie (Pugh) Gibbs; brothers:  Marion and Marvin Gibbs and sister: Helen Schmidt.

Richard attended Sidney Schools.  He served his country in the US Navy during World War II.  Richard was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Troy; Elks Lodge; Franklin Lodge #14 F&AM, 32nd Degree Mason,  Antioch Shrine, Troy Country Club and the Waco Museum.  He enjoyed golfing and going to Indian Lake.

Richard was formerly employed with WACO, Liberty Folder and Aero Products.  He was a former business partner with Mil-Mar Manufacturing, Star Labels and West Troy Tool.

Services will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, September 12, 2016 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy.  Interment will follow in Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson, OH with Veteran's Honor Guard services at graveside.  The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 PM on Sunday and 10:30-11:30 AM on Monday at the funeral home with masonic services at 4:00 PM on Sunday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the WACO Museum, 1865 S. County Road 25A, Troy, OH 45373.  Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.