| Obit For | John Gibson |
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| Headline | - |
| Text | Hard, hard indeed is the thought of parting with those with whom we
have associated and have learned to love. Bidding farewell to loved ones
carries a pang which only those who have experienced can know.
John Gibson was born May 30, 1864, died September 22,1899, aged 35 years, 3 month 22 days. On February 24,1897. He was united in marriage to Miss Maud Matlock, daughter of Preston Matlock. The same year they moved to West Plains Mo. ,where they have since resided. A few days before his illness began, he with his family arrived on a visit to Mrs. Gibson's parents. Shortly after their arrival, John was taken ill with typhoid fever, which resulted in his death three weeks later. A few hours before his death he gave his heart to Jesus and died rejoicing in a Saviour's love. He arranged matters for the welfare of his family ,and was conscious until the last. He leaves a wife and two boys,a father, and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. May the Lord comfort the wife and children in their sad trials realizing the He is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. His remains were interred in the cemetery at Cassville Na.2 |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Republican |
| Date | 1899 |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource |  |
| Submitted by | Fred Gibson |
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