Shawn E. Gibson, 56, Larwill, passed away at 1:17 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at his home. Born Nov. 28, 1959, in Columbia City, he was the son of Jesse L. Gibson and Diana S. (Wood) Bagley.

Shawn attended Columbia City Joint High School before moving to Florida. After returning to Columbia City, he was out with friends when he met Sharon K. Dovey. The two would go on to be married on Nov./28, 1989. A life time mechanic, he enjoyed working on engines, cars and motorcycles. He loved riding his Harley and spending time with his son Logan out in his shop. Since 2014, he had worked at Coupled Products in Columbia City.

Survivors include his wife: Sharon Gibson; mother: Diana S. Bagley, Warsaw; son: Logan Gibson, Fort Wayne; stepson: Brian Hutton, Fort Wayne; stepdaughter: Erin (Mike) Stinson, Preble; sister: Syrenia (Dan) Hilliard, Warsaw; brothers: Rob LeRoy Gibson, South Whitley; Shane LeRoy Gibson, Columbia City; Jeffrey D. (Julie) Gibson, Columbia City; Dave (Sandy) Hatcher, Warsaw; Tim Hatcher, Warsaw; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father: Jesse Gibson; infant son: Bradly Gibson; and stepson: Steven Hutton.

Visitation is 1-2 p.m. Monday, April 25, at DeMoney-Grimes, Columbia City with his funeral services starting at 2 p.m. Certified Funeral Celebrant Sharon Brockhaus will be officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his son in Greenhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made towards his final expenses, I.C.O. DeMoney-Grimes.