Gerald (Jerry) W. MacGibbon, 81 of Walton, passed away on April 19, 2016 at Fox Nursing Home, Oneonta following a brief illness.

Jerry was born on February 19, 1935 in Walton, the son of the late Donald and Maude MacGibbon. After graduating from Walton Central School in 1952, he spent four years in the United States Army before going to work at S. J. Bailey, for the Walton Water Company as superintendent, and finally, owner of J & E Distributors, selling Malco Automotive Chemicals until his retirement. On October 6, 1956 he married Eleanor Craig.

Jerry is survived by his loving family: his wife Eleanor; daughter Brenda (Scotty) Gladstone of East Meredith; sons Brian MacGibbon of Afton and Bruce (Kimber) MacGibbon of Portland, Oregon; brother Clyde MacGibbon of Texas; sister Alta Holley of Florida; sister-in-laws Betty MacGibbon, Audrey MacGibbon, and Jean MacGibbon; grandchildren Jessica MacGibbon, Conner MacGibbon and Kayleigh MacGibbon; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his brothers Richard (Elizabeth), Glen, John (Barbara), Raymond, Robert, and sisters Jean (Floyd) Musson and Janet (Richard) Fletcher.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend Street, Walton with Reverend Darius Mojallali, officiating. There will be no calling hours.

Memorial contributions in Jerry's memory may be made to the Walton Fire Department and EMS, 61 West Street, Walton, NY 13856.