Melvin "Ray" Gibson, born June 8th 1940 in Chewelah, WA, died September 18, 2012 at his home in Kennewick, WA after fighting a three year battle with colon/rectal cancer. He retired after 24 years of service with Basin Recycle (BDI). He served 3 years of service in the US Army (January 26, 1962 - January 25, 1965). He is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Ellen Gibson. He is survived by his three children Debbie Gibson and her significant other Clint Andre', Dan Gibson and his wife Stephanie, Tina and her husband Pat Knight, his 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by siblings, Don, Rick, Linda and his best friend Ron. There will be a graveside service on Saturday September 22, 2012 at 10 a.m. The service will be held at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 1401 S Union Kennewick WA with a celebration of life after wards at Tina and Pat's house, 1811 S Jean St Kennewick, WA 99337.