Kim R. Gibson, loving father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully Friday, May 30, 2025 at the age of 77, surrounded by his family. He was born May 29, 1948, in Trenton, NJ to the late James Russell and Eleanor Martha Gibson. He was preceded in death by his brother, William "Denny" Gibson. He is survived by his wife Rebecca (Arbogast) Gibson; his brother, Jim; children: Laura (Chad), Erin (George), Adam (Stacy), Matthew, Sean (Yuko), and Connor (Katie); and grandchildren: James, Peyton, Mia, Carmen, John Henry, Luke, and Dorothy.

Kim devoted his entire adult life to serving his country and community. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1970. Upon being commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army, Kim took one of the hardest paths possible, completing both Airborne and Ranger training before serving as an Armor Officer, on active duty in that assignment until 1975.

Kim attended the Dickinson School of Law, graduating magna cum laude in 1975, where he served as an editor of the Dickinson Law Review. He was a graduate of the Judge Advocate General School at the University of Virginia, and remained on active duty in the Army JAG Corps until 1978. He was recalled to active duty during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. Kim's service in the Army on active and Reserve duty extended for 26 years, and he retired as a Colonel in the Judge Advocate General Corps in 1996.

While Kim was in solo practice in Somerset, PA, he served as the Public Defender, as the Solicitor for the Somerset School District, as counsel to the Office of Children and Youth Services, and as the Solicitor for Somerset County. In 1997, he was elected by the voters of Somerset County to the Court of Common Pleas, serving in that role until joining the federal bench in September, 2003. He was honored and grateful to hold that position until his final illness. Outside of the court, he was an adjunct professor at and a member of the Board of Counselors for the Penn State Dickinson School of Law.

He was an active member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. In addition to coaching Little League for many years, he enjoyed ballroom dancing, detective stories, and dressing well.

Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday June 4, 2025 at the Hauger-Zeigler Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Somerset. A mass will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Somerset, with Father Angelo Patti Celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Peter's Catholic School.433 W. Church St. Somerset, PA 15501. To leave a condolence please visit www.haugerzeigler.com