Gibson passes away at age 89

Services for Ray Gibson, age 89 were held April 9 at the First Baptist Church in Temple. Rev. Jerry Carlisle officiated. Burial followed at Bell­wood Memorial Park. Gibson died April 6 in a local hospital.

Ray Gibson was born October 17, 1912 in Watt, Texas to William H. and Rhoda Gunn Gibson. He was a graduate of Waco High School.

He is a former member of the Temple Kiwanis Club and the Salado Rotary Club. Mr. Gibson was a member of the fellowship class and a member of the First Bap­tist Church in Temple for 62 years. He served on the board of directors at Merit Seating m Temple and at People at’I Bank, Belton for more than 20 years.

Survivors are wife Inez A. Gibson and son Jerry Gibson, both of Temple.

He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the scholarship fund or building fund at First Bap­tist Church 102 W. Barton, Temple, TX 76501.