Gen
Robert H. Gibson
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 was predeceased by his siblings, Charlotte
Gibson, Leroy Gibson, Sr., Fannie Gibson George,
Martha Gibson Merchant Henry Gibson, Mary Gibson
Pearson and, Johnny 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.
Funeral
services were held in, Atlanta Georgia on
Saturday, January 30, 2010.
