Freestone County, Texas
Obits



Houston Chronicle newspaper - 6/20/2006 edition


OTHO GIBSON passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2006, after a long-
term illness. Mr. Gibson, a retired H.I.S.D. principal, has joined his parents,
Charlie and Elmira Gibson, siblings and son, Donald, in their celestial home. 
Otho Gibson was born in Freestone County, TX on October 29, 1925. After 
completing his high school education, he served in the United States Navy 
during World War II. Otho Gibson received his Bachelor of Arts Degree and 
Masters Degree in Education from Texas Southern University. He began his
professional career with the Harris County Probation Department before joining
the Houston Independent School District, where he served as a teacher, 
counselor, administrator and secondary school principal, until his retirement
in 1986. During his lifetime, Otho Gibson was affiliated with a variety of
professional, civic and community organizations, including Pilgrim 
Congregational United Church of Christ, Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Texas 
State Teachers Association, National Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa 
Professional Fraternity for Educators, Kappa Alpha Psi Social Fraternity,
Houston Association of School Administrators, Texas Retired Teachers 
Association, Houston Harris County Retired Teachers Association, Harris County
Grand Jury and the NAACP. Otho Gibson had a lifelong passion for education and
motivating people to strive for excellence and realize their full potential. 
Otho was happiest when he was traveling, reading and mentoring colleagues, 
friends and youth, but most of all his family which he cherished. Otho Gibson 
is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Maudesta Gibson; daughter Linda 
Hunter, of Dallas, TX, retired principal, daughter and son-in-law Dr. Regina 
and Judge John Kyles; grandchildren Donna Johnson of Odessa, TX, Tarik Hunter 
and Tangi Hunter; 3 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Public viewing will occur at Johnson Funeral Home from 2:00-9:00 pm on Monday, 
June 19, 2006. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 
11:00 am at Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ, with interment to 
follow at Houston National Cemetery.