From the LaFollette Press, Tuesday, December 8, 1936:
MR. GIBSON PASSES AWAY
Stinking Creek Man Was Buried This Morning At Ten, Was Well Known
Travis Gibson, age 63, of Stinking Creek, well known man of his section, died Saturday, Dec. 5 at a Knoxville hospital and was buried this morning at the Meredith Cemetery on Stinking Creek. Death came late Saturday night. He had been in ill health for some time.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Nancy Gibson and one son, Burton Gibson. He was a member of the Baptist Church, had spent most of his life in this county. James Perkins and James Gibson were in charge of the services. Minton Sharp was in charge of the burial.
From the LaFollette Press, Tuesday, December 8, 1936:
MR. GIBSON PASSES AWAY
Stinking Creek Man Was Buried This Morning At Ten, Was Well Known
Travis Gibson, age 63, of Stinking Creek, well known man of his section, died Saturday, Dec. 5 at a Knoxville hospital and was buried this morning at the Meredith Cemetery on Stinking Creek. Death came late Saturday night. He had been in ill health for some time.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Nancy Gibson and one son, Burton Gibson. He was a member of the Baptist Church, had spent most of his life in this county. James Perkins and James Gibson were in charge of the services. Minton Sharp was in charge of the burial.
Inscription
"Father and Mother, sweet be thy sleep.
There is a calm for those who weep a rest for weary pilgrims found. They softly lie and sweetly sleep within this previous spot of ground."
Gravesite Details
husband of Nancy Gibson
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