Nathan Gribble

Nathan Richard Gribble, age 25, of Dover, died suddenly on May 16, 2014 in the Cleveland Clinic. Born January 11, 1989 in New Philadelphia, he was the son of Rick Hutchison and Terri Gribble.

Nathan had a heart of gold and could light up a room with his smile. His family was very special to him, especially his daughters. He graduated from Dover High School in 2007. He was very passionate about his music and was a very talented guitar player and song writer. He enjoyed skateboarding, being outdoors, and spending time with his family and friends.

He had an abundance of important friends in his life that he cared very much about. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved practical jokes. He would do anything to make someone smile. No one could meet Nate without liking him. He had a very special way with children and was brought great joy by spending time with his family and friends’ children. Nathan will be sadly missed by many.

He is survived by his mother, Terri Gribble; his father, Rick (Nettie) Hutchison; his daughters, Adeline and Amelia Gribble and their mother, Chantel Blankenship; grandparents, Abe and Linda Marner, Terry E. and Carol Gribble, and Sandy Hutchison; great-grandparents, Helen and Clarence Morgan, and Loretta Grove; two sisters, Danielle Gribble and Erika Hutchison; two brothers, Drew Hutchison and Chad Franklin; aunts and uncle, Mark Gribble, Matt (Angela) Henary, Michelle (Scott) Shook, Brian (Heather) Gribble, Brent (Trisha) Gribble, Jason Gribble, Lori (Chris) Ricklic, Steve (Holly) Hutchison; and a nephew and numerous cousins.

Nathan was preceded in death by his grandfather, Donald W. Hutchison; and two great-grandparents, William Grove and Merle Freetage.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 22, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. & 6 to 8 p.m. in the Geib Funeral Center at Dover, 5600 North Wooster Avenue. Pastor Archie Jackson will officiate a funeral service on Friday, May 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Dover Burial Park.