Harold T. "Hoot" Gibson, age 81 of Plainfield passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025 in Danville. He was born on June 22, 1943, to the late Harold Gibson and Evelyn Chickadonz Smith. He married Carroll Eubank Morgan Gibson on June 10, 2005; she survives. Harold graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Sociology.

Harold started his career in the US Navy Nuclear Submarine program, where he served for 8 years. He then joined the Brownsburg Police Department where he served as Chief of Police for many years. He was also the jail commander for the Hendricks County Sheriff's Department and worked security at the Indianapolis International airport after 9/11.

Hoot loved life, laughter, joking, being around his friends and family, trips to Florida in the winter, riding his motorcycle, woodworking, running and working out, animals, especially his dogs. Love of Jesus Christ filled his heart later in life.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday June 3, 2025 at 1 p.m. in Hall-Baker Funeral Home, Plainfield. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until services in the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife, Carroll; sons Todd, Brent, and Jay; and grandchildren Cole, Ella, Emma, and Colin.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Donation forms will be available at the funeral home.

Wounded Warrior Project
P. O. Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675
Web: https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org