James Gibson II, Corvette enthusiast

James Gibson II, 66, of Georgetown passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the Delaware Hospice Center, Milford.  He was born in San Diego, Calif., Jan. 14, 1955, and lived most of his life in York, Pa., before moving to Delaware.  He was the son of the of the late James and Wilma (Sorensen) Gibson of York.  He was predeceased by his brother Carl Gibson of Warren, Maine. 

Mr. Gibson was self-employed as a wholesale purveyor of restaurant equipment. He was an avid Corvette enthusiast, and he enjoyed restoring cars and attending car shows.

His is survived by his partner of over 20 years, Diane Gullo (whom he affectionately called Greta) of Georgetown; two sisters, Carol Orlock of Port Townsend, Wash., and Nancy Gibson of Christiansburg, Va.; a brother, David Gibson of Boise, Idaho; a sister-in-law and friend Polly Gibson of Warren; a nephew, Chris Gibson; a niece, Julie Gibson, and a great-nephew Luke O’Connell. He is also survived by his six rescue cats.

All services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Just Us Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 32, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 or to your local SPCA.

Please visit Mr. Gibson's Life Memorial Webpage and sign his virtual guest book at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com