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J.W. Gibbs, 77, Has Died of Asthma, May 19, 1925

Dr. Gibbs’ Father Dies of Asthma

Mr. J.W. Gibbs, who lives near Mars Hill in the Asheville vicinity, father of Dr. Gibbs, J.C. Gibbs, and Mrs. Hudson Blanton, all of Shelby, died Sunday last at his home from asthma. He was in his 77th year. Dr. Gibbs said he had been a sufferer of asthma for 10 years. The burial took place Monday, with all the Shelby members of the family attending.

From the front page of The Cleveland Star, Shelby, N.C., Wednesday, May 19, 1926

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