Headline News from Liberia
| Retired General Robert H. Gibson Passes Away In Atlanta, GA | | Print | |
| Thursday, 28 January 2010 14:47 |
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General Gibson was predeceased by his siblings, Charlotte Gibson, Leroy Gibson, Sr., Fannie Gibson George, Martha Gibson Merchant and, Henry Gibson. General Gibson who was one of the late, President William V. S. Tubman Generals, played a crucial role in the smooth transition from the Tubman to Tolbert administration with his strong command of the Executive Mansion guards, and his force of personality over the security and armed forces of Liberia.
Special arrangements have been made to host well-wishers at the Comfort Suites: 3601 Dessert Drive, Atlanta, GA 30344. The telephone number of the hotel is (404) 762-5141. Register for the special rates under the name of Mrs. Loraine Brandy. The repast is also scheduled at Comfort Suites. For further information contact his son Robert H. Gibson, Jr. at telephone (901) 301-0948; Fax (901) 276-3419; or P.O. Box 776, Memphis, TN 38101. |
This is to announce the passing away of Retired General Robert H. Gibson, from cancer of the pancreas at his residence in Atlanta, GA in the early morning hours of January 21st, 2010. General Gibson was born in Harper City; Maryland County; Liberia West Africa on October 14th, 1927. He leaves to cherish his memories his widow Betty Gibson ( a former teacher at the American Cooperative School); his sister Mary Gibson Pearson; four sons and a daughter; a host of nieces and nephews; a host of grandchildren; friends; and other loved ones. 
General Gibson with President Tolbert
