Top photo at right;
1935 Carthage High School yearbook photo
Dr. Gibson was vice president of the Carthage School board.
Dr. George Alexander Gibson, DDS. was a retired dentist residing at 430 West Central. He was a Carthage resident for 58 years prior to his death from complications of heart disease. He was 83 years old.
His parents were Isom and Emma Keturah Wright Gibson
He passed away at his home and his funeral arrangements were handled by Knell Mortuary and burial was in Park Cemetery.
Above information source of Missouri death certificate
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
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CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
Tuesday, September 2, 1958
DR. G. A. GIBSON, 83,
RETIRED DENTIST DIES
Dr. G. A. Gibson, who had practiced dentistry on the east side of the square in Carthage 53 years, died at 10:30 Sunday morning in the family home, 430 West Centennial. He was 83. He retired more than six years ago.
Funeral services for Dr. Gibson were held at the Knell Mortuary with Forrest Bailey, minister of the Christian church, in charge. Mason attended and conducted services at the grave in Park Cemetery.
At the time of his death Dr. Gibson was the oldest living past master of Carthage Masonic lodge.
Mrs. John Carter played organ selections.
Pallbearers were Al York, Erie Culley, Dr. C. E. Swope, Jack Hughes, Frank Hines and Clifford Lewis.
The veteran dentist, who was widely known over the district, had been in failing health four years. His condition had been critical four days.
Born Near Butler
Born near Butler in Bates county June 15, 1875 Dr. Gibson began his practice of dentistry in Lathrop, MO., in 1918 following his graduation from the former Kansas City Dental College. A year later he moved to Carthage and opened an office in the former First National Bank building, now the home of General National Bank. He later moved his office to the Steadley building also on the east side of the square where he practiced until he retired in July, 1952 after selling his practice to Dr. Thomas Hilton.
He was prominent not only to his profession, but in the civic life of Carthage. He served 20 years on the Carthage school board, which is believed to be a record.
Dr. Gibson was honored by Carthage Masonic lodge March 11, 1954, when he was presented his 50 year pin and life membership certificate.
The presentation should have been made the preceding year but due to illness of the secretary the fact Dr. Gibson was a 50 year mason was not discovered until a year later.
Dr. Gibson received received his first degree in Masonry March 12, 1903. He received the second degree April 1 of that year and the following May 14, the third. He also was affiliated with Meridian Sun Chapter No. 61 Royal Arch Masons, and Carthage Council No. 41, Royal and Select Masons. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner.
In 1903 when Dr. Gibson became a member, the Masons met in a building a block north of the square where the Union bus station is now located. The present Masonic temple at Maple and Seventh was opened in 1922.
Dr. Gibson served as worshipful master of Carthage lodge No. 197 in 1912.
After coming to Carthage, Dr. Gibson was married to Miss Grace Shelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Shelton, residents at that time of Avilla and later of Colorado. Dr. and Mrs. Gibson had two daughters, now Mrs. J. Edward Rutter, Chicago and Mrs. Gibson Butcher, Carthage.
Their son, Dr. Clifford Gibson, who was associated with his father in the practice of dentistry here for 12 years, died in December 1951. He began his practice here in 1953 and remained until 1941 when he entered service in World War II in which he served as a captain in the medical corps in General Patton's Third army in Europe. He returned to Carthage after receiving his discharge in March 1946, and resumed his practice of dentistry. About nine months later he was forced to give up his practice for about a year due to his health. He died suddenly of a heart ailment at the age of 42.
The Gibsons have four grandchildren, James and Donald Rutter, Shelbina, MO.; George Gibson and Jay Butcher, Carthage and six great-grandchildren.
above bio by NJBrewer
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Husband of Grace Pearl Shelton. Father of Elgia, Clifford, and Helen Gibson.
List of family relationships just above:
1935 Carthage High School yearbook photo
Dr. Gibson was vice president of the Carthage School board.
Dr. George Alexander Gibson, DDS. was a retired dentist residing at 430 West Central. He was a Carthage resident for 58 years prior to his death from complications of heart disease. He was 83 years old.
His parents were Isom and Emma Keturah Wright Gibson
He passed away at his home and his funeral arrangements were handled by Knell Mortuary and burial was in Park Cemetery.
Above information source of Missouri death certificate
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
______________________
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
Tuesday, September 2, 1958
DR. G. A. GIBSON, 83,
RETIRED DENTIST DIES
Dr. G. A. Gibson, who had practiced dentistry on the east side of the square in Carthage 53 years, died at 10:30 Sunday morning in the family home, 430 West Centennial. He was 83. He retired more than six years ago.
Funeral services for Dr. Gibson were held at the Knell Mortuary with Forrest Bailey, minister of the Christian church, in charge. Mason attended and conducted services at the grave in Park Cemetery.
At the time of his death Dr. Gibson was the oldest living past master of Carthage Masonic lodge.
Mrs. John Carter played organ selections.
Pallbearers were Al York, Erie Culley, Dr. C. E. Swope, Jack Hughes, Frank Hines and Clifford Lewis.
The veteran dentist, who was widely known over the district, had been in failing health four years. His condition had been critical four days.
Born Near Butler
Born near Butler in Bates county June 15, 1875 Dr. Gibson began his practice of dentistry in Lathrop, MO., in 1918 following his graduation from the former Kansas City Dental College. A year later he moved to Carthage and opened an office in the former First National Bank building, now the home of General National Bank. He later moved his office to the Steadley building also on the east side of the square where he practiced until he retired in July, 1952 after selling his practice to Dr. Thomas Hilton.
He was prominent not only to his profession, but in the civic life of Carthage. He served 20 years on the Carthage school board, which is believed to be a record.
Dr. Gibson was honored by Carthage Masonic lodge March 11, 1954, when he was presented his 50 year pin and life membership certificate.
The presentation should have been made the preceding year but due to illness of the secretary the fact Dr. Gibson was a 50 year mason was not discovered until a year later.
Dr. Gibson received received his first degree in Masonry March 12, 1903. He received the second degree April 1 of that year and the following May 14, the third. He also was affiliated with Meridian Sun Chapter No. 61 Royal Arch Masons, and Carthage Council No. 41, Royal and Select Masons. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner.
In 1903 when Dr. Gibson became a member, the Masons met in a building a block north of the square where the Union bus station is now located. The present Masonic temple at Maple and Seventh was opened in 1922.
Dr. Gibson served as worshipful master of Carthage lodge No. 197 in 1912.
After coming to Carthage, Dr. Gibson was married to Miss Grace Shelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Shelton, residents at that time of Avilla and later of Colorado. Dr. and Mrs. Gibson had two daughters, now Mrs. J. Edward Rutter, Chicago and Mrs. Gibson Butcher, Carthage.
Their son, Dr. Clifford Gibson, who was associated with his father in the practice of dentistry here for 12 years, died in December 1951. He began his practice here in 1953 and remained until 1941 when he entered service in World War II in which he served as a captain in the medical corps in General Patton's Third army in Europe. He returned to Carthage after receiving his discharge in March 1946, and resumed his practice of dentistry. About nine months later he was forced to give up his practice for about a year due to his health. He died suddenly of a heart ailment at the age of 42.
The Gibsons have four grandchildren, James and Donald Rutter, Shelbina, MO.; George Gibson and Jay Butcher, Carthage and six great-grandchildren.
above bio by NJBrewer
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Husband of Grace Pearl Shelton. Father of Elgia, Clifford, and Helen Gibson.
List of family relationships just above:
Top photo at right;
1935 Carthage High School yearbook photo
Dr. Gibson was vice president of the Carthage School board.
Dr. George Alexander Gibson, DDS. was a retired dentist residing at 430 West Central. He was a Carthage resident for 58 years prior to his death from complications of heart disease. He was 83 years old.
His parents were Isom and Emma Keturah Wright Gibson
He passed away at his home and his funeral arrangements were handled by Knell Mortuary and burial was in Park Cemetery.
Above information source of Missouri death certificate
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
______________________
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
Tuesday, September 2, 1958
DR. G. A. GIBSON, 83,
RETIRED DENTIST DIES
Dr. G. A. Gibson, who had practiced dentistry on the east side of the square in Carthage 53 years, died at 10:30 Sunday morning in the family home, 430 West Centennial. He was 83. He retired more than six years ago.
Funeral services for Dr. Gibson were held at the Knell Mortuary with Forrest Bailey, minister of the Christian church, in charge. Mason attended and conducted services at the grave in Park Cemetery.
At the time of his death Dr. Gibson was the oldest living past master of Carthage Masonic lodge.
Mrs. John Carter played organ selections.
Pallbearers were Al York, Erie Culley, Dr. C. E. Swope, Jack Hughes, Frank Hines and Clifford Lewis.
The veteran dentist, who was widely known over the district, had been in failing health four years. His condition had been critical four days.
Born Near Butler
Born near Butler in Bates county June 15, 1875 Dr. Gibson began his practice of dentistry in Lathrop, MO., in 1918 following his graduation from the former Kansas City Dental College. A year later he moved to Carthage and opened an office in the former First National Bank building, now the home of General National Bank. He later moved his office to the Steadley building also on the east side of the square where he practiced until he retired in July, 1952 after selling his practice to Dr. Thomas Hilton.
He was prominent not only to his profession, but in the civic life of Carthage. He served 20 years on the Carthage school board, which is believed to be a record.
Dr. Gibson was honored by Carthage Masonic lodge March 11, 1954, when he was presented his 50 year pin and life membership certificate.
The presentation should have been made the preceding year but due to illness of the secretary the fact Dr. Gibson was a 50 year mason was not discovered until a year later.
Dr. Gibson received received his first degree in Masonry March 12, 1903. He received the second degree April 1 of that year and the following May 14, the third. He also was affiliated with Meridian Sun Chapter No. 61 Royal Arch Masons, and Carthage Council No. 41, Royal and Select Masons. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner.
In 1903 when Dr. Gibson became a member, the Masons met in a building a block north of the square where the Union bus station is now located. The present Masonic temple at Maple and Seventh was opened in 1922.
Dr. Gibson served as worshipful master of Carthage lodge No. 197 in 1912.
After coming to Carthage, Dr. Gibson was married to Miss Grace Shelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Shelton, residents at that time of Avilla and later of Colorado. Dr. and Mrs. Gibson had two daughters, now Mrs. J. Edward Rutter, Chicago and Mrs. Gibson Butcher, Carthage.
Their son, Dr. Clifford Gibson, who was associated with his father in the practice of dentistry here for 12 years, died in December 1951. He began his practice here in 1953 and remained until 1941 when he entered service in World War II in which he served as a captain in the medical corps in General Patton's Third army in Europe. He returned to Carthage after receiving his discharge in March 1946, and resumed his practice of dentistry. About nine months later he was forced to give up his practice for about a year due to his health. He died suddenly of a heart ailment at the age of 42.
The Gibsons have four grandchildren, James and Donald Rutter, Shelbina, MO.; George Gibson and Jay Butcher, Carthage and six great-grandchildren.
above bio by NJBrewer
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Husband of Grace Pearl Shelton. Father of Elgia, Clifford, and Helen Gibson.
List of family relationships just above:
1935 Carthage High School yearbook photo
Dr. Gibson was vice president of the Carthage School board.
Dr. George Alexander Gibson, DDS. was a retired dentist residing at 430 West Central. He was a Carthage resident for 58 years prior to his death from complications of heart disease. He was 83 years old.
His parents were Isom and Emma Keturah Wright Gibson
He passed away at his home and his funeral arrangements were handled by Knell Mortuary and burial was in Park Cemetery.
Above information source of Missouri death certificate
The death certificate can be viewed at Missouri Digital Archives/death certificates online website.
______________________
CARTHAGE EVENING PRESS
Tuesday, September 2, 1958
DR. G. A. GIBSON, 83,
RETIRED DENTIST DIES
Dr. G. A. Gibson, who had practiced dentistry on the east side of the square in Carthage 53 years, died at 10:30 Sunday morning in the family home, 430 West Centennial. He was 83. He retired more than six years ago.
Funeral services for Dr. Gibson were held at the Knell Mortuary with Forrest Bailey, minister of the Christian church, in charge. Mason attended and conducted services at the grave in Park Cemetery.
At the time of his death Dr. Gibson was the oldest living past master of Carthage Masonic lodge.
Mrs. John Carter played organ selections.
Pallbearers were Al York, Erie Culley, Dr. C. E. Swope, Jack Hughes, Frank Hines and Clifford Lewis.
The veteran dentist, who was widely known over the district, had been in failing health four years. His condition had been critical four days.
Born Near Butler
Born near Butler in Bates county June 15, 1875 Dr. Gibson began his practice of dentistry in Lathrop, MO., in 1918 following his graduation from the former Kansas City Dental College. A year later he moved to Carthage and opened an office in the former First National Bank building, now the home of General National Bank. He later moved his office to the Steadley building also on the east side of the square where he practiced until he retired in July, 1952 after selling his practice to Dr. Thomas Hilton.
He was prominent not only to his profession, but in the civic life of Carthage. He served 20 years on the Carthage school board, which is believed to be a record.
Dr. Gibson was honored by Carthage Masonic lodge March 11, 1954, when he was presented his 50 year pin and life membership certificate.
The presentation should have been made the preceding year but due to illness of the secretary the fact Dr. Gibson was a 50 year mason was not discovered until a year later.
Dr. Gibson received received his first degree in Masonry March 12, 1903. He received the second degree April 1 of that year and the following May 14, the third. He also was affiliated with Meridian Sun Chapter No. 61 Royal Arch Masons, and Carthage Council No. 41, Royal and Select Masons. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner.
In 1903 when Dr. Gibson became a member, the Masons met in a building a block north of the square where the Union bus station is now located. The present Masonic temple at Maple and Seventh was opened in 1922.
Dr. Gibson served as worshipful master of Carthage lodge No. 197 in 1912.
After coming to Carthage, Dr. Gibson was married to Miss Grace Shelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Shelton, residents at that time of Avilla and later of Colorado. Dr. and Mrs. Gibson had two daughters, now Mrs. J. Edward Rutter, Chicago and Mrs. Gibson Butcher, Carthage.
Their son, Dr. Clifford Gibson, who was associated with his father in the practice of dentistry here for 12 years, died in December 1951. He began his practice here in 1953 and remained until 1941 when he entered service in World War II in which he served as a captain in the medical corps in General Patton's Third army in Europe. He returned to Carthage after receiving his discharge in March 1946, and resumed his practice of dentistry. About nine months later he was forced to give up his practice for about a year due to his health. He died suddenly of a heart ailment at the age of 42.
The Gibsons have four grandchildren, James and Donald Rutter, Shelbina, MO.; George Gibson and Jay Butcher, Carthage and six great-grandchildren.
above bio by NJBrewer
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Husband of Grace Pearl Shelton. Father of Elgia, Clifford, and Helen Gibson.
List of family relationships just above:
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