Former Wabash resident Miles E. Gibbons, 86, 104 Green Ave., Celina, died at 9:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 2008, at the Dayton Veterans Medical Center.

He was born June 6, 1922, in Celina, to Lionel and Iva Chandler Gibbons.

Surviving are a sister, Jean (Ernest) Baldini, Suntree, Fla.; and a stepdaughter, Cristi Mollad of France.

He ws a retired artist and teacher. He served as a graduate instructor at the Ohio State University, Columbus, and later taught art in various school systems. He graduated from Celina High School and the Ohio State University with a degree in Fine Arts. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in combat in Europe during World War II. He was a member of serveral art circles in Western Ohio.

Services are 6 p.m. Thursday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Burial is at a later date.

Calling is 5-6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to the Celina Parks and Recreation Tree Fund in care of The Mercer County Civic Foundation.

Condolences can be sent to dick.hellwarth@verizonmail.com.