PORTLAND OR/FALL RIVER--Ray J. Gibson age 89 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 26, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 14, 1925 in North Powder, OR, the fifth child of Ira and Lola (Piercy) Gibson. He attended Portland schools and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Ray was married to Dorothy Davidson on December 7, 1964 in Portland. He was employed at Lumber Products in Portland for 40 years as a truck driver. He also was a carpenter and enjoyed building things. He and Dorothy enjoyed camping and served as campground hosts for the Bureau of Land Management. Ray was a lifetime member of the Elks Club and was an avid reader. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Dorothy of Fall River; three sons, George (Elaine) Sherwood of Beaverton OR, Ronald Sherwood of Oregon, James Sherwood of Salem OR; one daughter, Dawnelle (Donald) Pope of Fall River; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; a sister, Betty "Babe" Gibson of Portland OR; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Chuck, Harold and James; two sisters, Midge Paxton and Genevieve Paxton. Funeral services were held at 7:00 P.M., with visitation beginning at 5:30 P.M., on Monday, February 2, 2015 at the funeral home. Rev. Robert Moberg officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wm. S. Middleton Veterans Hospital in Madison WI or Disabled American Veterans.