I have information stating that he was a blacksmith and a Postmaster.
Cullman Times May 6, 1915
Mayor Gibbs of Hanceville Dies Suddenly
Hanceville, May 6. - All Hanceville is lamenting over the sudden death of its able mayor and most beloved citizen, who was found dead in bed by his wife about 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning.
Mr. Gibbs appeared to be in good health on the day of his departure; had put in a hard day's work in the field, ate a hearty supper and retired never to wake up. His wife awoke about 12:30 and caled to Mr. Gibbs who never
answered. She felt of his hands and they were cold and stiff. Medical aid was immediately sumoned and pronounced the old gentleman dead probably an hour and a half previous.
Relatives and friends gathered at the home as soon as the news was spread to find that the news actually was true.
The day following in his home church where he had been a constant attendant and worshipper since the age of fifteen years, the funeral services were conducted in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends by his beloved pastor, Rev. P. U. Green of Cullman, at 3 p.m. and at 5 p.m. his body was quietly assigned to its last resting place in the Hopewell cemetery.
He had made preparations to celebrate his 66th birthday on the day following his death. Mr. Gibbs was born in Randolph co., May 2nd, 1849, married Sarah Catherine Carlisle February 22, 1872; moved to Hanceville in 1885. Mr. Gibbs was a tender loving father, always finding time to teach his children in the domestic affairs of the home and to be manly and womanly; putting great stress
on truth and honestly. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church for fifty-one years and a great Sunday school man, and always looked after the support of his pastors and finances of his church, never making any
display of anything. He wanted all things true and sincere. His faith in god was unwavering. He was the kind of man that made you fell you wanted to be
better and many friends will realize how true this is
from the impressions made on them. He inspired confidence by fidelity to Christ. His dear wife, nine children, two sisters and two brothers and twenty-six grand children have left to them a name, a character and christian life the memory of which is like an ointment poured forth, a priceless heritage and his friends feel a sense of
personal bereavement in his going home but they know how to renew that sacred tie in the better world.
Those surviving him are sons: Messrs. Will and Emory of Hanceville; Freda and Elbert of Birmingham; daughters Mesdames Eva Ashwander, Ruby Thigpen of Hanceville; Pearl Morris of Birmingham; Gertrude Camp of Thorsby; two brothers and two sisters and twenty-six grand children.
Cullman Times May 6, 1915
Mayor Gibbs of Hanceville Dies Suddenly
Hanceville, May 6. - All Hanceville is lamenting over the sudden death of its able mayor and most beloved citizen, who was found dead in bed by his wife about 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning.
Mr. Gibbs appeared to be in good health on the day of his departure; had put in a hard day's work in the field, ate a hearty supper and retired never to wake up. His wife awoke about 12:30 and caled to Mr. Gibbs who never
answered. She felt of his hands and they were cold and stiff. Medical aid was immediately sumoned and pronounced the old gentleman dead probably an hour and a half previous.
Relatives and friends gathered at the home as soon as the news was spread to find that the news actually was true.
The day following in his home church where he had been a constant attendant and worshipper since the age of fifteen years, the funeral services were conducted in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends by his beloved pastor, Rev. P. U. Green of Cullman, at 3 p.m. and at 5 p.m. his body was quietly assigned to its last resting place in the Hopewell cemetery.
He had made preparations to celebrate his 66th birthday on the day following his death. Mr. Gibbs was born in Randolph co., May 2nd, 1849, married Sarah Catherine Carlisle February 22, 1872; moved to Hanceville in 1885. Mr. Gibbs was a tender loving father, always finding time to teach his children in the domestic affairs of the home and to be manly and womanly; putting great stress
on truth and honestly. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church for fifty-one years and a great Sunday school man, and always looked after the support of his pastors and finances of his church, never making any
display of anything. He wanted all things true and sincere. His faith in god was unwavering. He was the kind of man that made you fell you wanted to be
better and many friends will realize how true this is
from the impressions made on them. He inspired confidence by fidelity to Christ. His dear wife, nine children, two sisters and two brothers and twenty-six grand children have left to them a name, a character and christian life the memory of which is like an ointment poured forth, a priceless heritage and his friends feel a sense of
personal bereavement in his going home but they know how to renew that sacred tie in the better world.
Those surviving him are sons: Messrs. Will and Emory of Hanceville; Freda and Elbert of Birmingham; daughters Mesdames Eva Ashwander, Ruby Thigpen of Hanceville; Pearl Morris of Birmingham; Gertrude Camp of Thorsby; two brothers and two sisters and twenty-six grand children.
I have information stating that he was a blacksmith and a Postmaster.
Cullman Times May 6, 1915
Mayor Gibbs of Hanceville Dies Suddenly
Hanceville, May 6. - All Hanceville is lamenting over the sudden death of its able mayor and most beloved citizen, who was found dead in bed by his wife about 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning.
Mr. Gibbs appeared to be in good health on the day of his departure; had put in a hard day's work in the field, ate a hearty supper and retired never to wake up. His wife awoke about 12:30 and caled to Mr. Gibbs who never
answered. She felt of his hands and they were cold and stiff. Medical aid was immediately sumoned and pronounced the old gentleman dead probably an hour and a half previous.
Relatives and friends gathered at the home as soon as the news was spread to find that the news actually was true.
The day following in his home church where he had been a constant attendant and worshipper since the age of fifteen years, the funeral services were conducted in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends by his beloved pastor, Rev. P. U. Green of Cullman, at 3 p.m. and at 5 p.m. his body was quietly assigned to its last resting place in the Hopewell cemetery.
He had made preparations to celebrate his 66th birthday on the day following his death. Mr. Gibbs was born in Randolph co., May 2nd, 1849, married Sarah Catherine Carlisle February 22, 1872; moved to Hanceville in 1885. Mr. Gibbs was a tender loving father, always finding time to teach his children in the domestic affairs of the home and to be manly and womanly; putting great stress
on truth and honestly. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church for fifty-one years and a great Sunday school man, and always looked after the support of his pastors and finances of his church, never making any
display of anything. He wanted all things true and sincere. His faith in god was unwavering. He was the kind of man that made you fell you wanted to be
better and many friends will realize how true this is
from the impressions made on them. He inspired confidence by fidelity to Christ. His dear wife, nine children, two sisters and two brothers and twenty-six grand children have left to them a name, a character and christian life the memory of which is like an ointment poured forth, a priceless heritage and his friends feel a sense of
personal bereavement in his going home but they know how to renew that sacred tie in the better world.
Those surviving him are sons: Messrs. Will and Emory of Hanceville; Freda and Elbert of Birmingham; daughters Mesdames Eva Ashwander, Ruby Thigpen of Hanceville; Pearl Morris of Birmingham; Gertrude Camp of Thorsby; two brothers and two sisters and twenty-six grand children.
Cullman Times May 6, 1915
Mayor Gibbs of Hanceville Dies Suddenly
Hanceville, May 6. - All Hanceville is lamenting over the sudden death of its able mayor and most beloved citizen, who was found dead in bed by his wife about 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning.
Mr. Gibbs appeared to be in good health on the day of his departure; had put in a hard day's work in the field, ate a hearty supper and retired never to wake up. His wife awoke about 12:30 and caled to Mr. Gibbs who never
answered. She felt of his hands and they were cold and stiff. Medical aid was immediately sumoned and pronounced the old gentleman dead probably an hour and a half previous.
Relatives and friends gathered at the home as soon as the news was spread to find that the news actually was true.
The day following in his home church where he had been a constant attendant and worshipper since the age of fifteen years, the funeral services were conducted in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends by his beloved pastor, Rev. P. U. Green of Cullman, at 3 p.m. and at 5 p.m. his body was quietly assigned to its last resting place in the Hopewell cemetery.
He had made preparations to celebrate his 66th birthday on the day following his death. Mr. Gibbs was born in Randolph co., May 2nd, 1849, married Sarah Catherine Carlisle February 22, 1872; moved to Hanceville in 1885. Mr. Gibbs was a tender loving father, always finding time to teach his children in the domestic affairs of the home and to be manly and womanly; putting great stress
on truth and honestly. He was a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal church for fifty-one years and a great Sunday school man, and always looked after the support of his pastors and finances of his church, never making any
display of anything. He wanted all things true and sincere. His faith in god was unwavering. He was the kind of man that made you fell you wanted to be
better and many friends will realize how true this is
from the impressions made on them. He inspired confidence by fidelity to Christ. His dear wife, nine children, two sisters and two brothers and twenty-six grand children have left to them a name, a character and christian life the memory of which is like an ointment poured forth, a priceless heritage and his friends feel a sense of
personal bereavement in his going home but they know how to renew that sacred tie in the better world.
Those surviving him are sons: Messrs. Will and Emory of Hanceville; Freda and Elbert of Birmingham; daughters Mesdames Eva Ashwander, Ruby Thigpen of Hanceville; Pearl Morris of Birmingham; Gertrude Camp of Thorsby; two brothers and two sisters and twenty-six grand children.
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