James Vernon Gibson

Background

Gibson, James Vernon was born on July 27, 1912 in Arnite, Louisiana, United States. Son of Vernell Troy and Jimmie (Boggs) Gibson.

Education

Student, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical, 1934-1938.

Career

Civil service engineer, United States Corps Engineers, Denison, Texas, 1939-1944; electrical engineer, Continental Oil Corporation, Ponco City, 1944-1945; consultant, Wichita Falls, Waco, Texas, 1945-1951; meter and relay engineer, Brazos Elec. Power Cooperative, Waco, 1951-1954; electrical engineer, Phillips Petroleum Company, McGregor, Texas, 1957-1958; electrical engineer, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, 1958; unit leader, Rocketdyne, Inc., McGregor, 1958-1969; private practice, Waco, since 1969.

Achievements

• Registered profile engineer, Texas.

Membership

Vestry, junior warden, senior warden Episcopal Church. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life senior, secretary local unit).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, woodworking, mowing lawn.

Connections

Married Nettie Corinne Davidson. Married David Vernon Gibson, Elizabeth Corinne.

Father:

Vernell Troy Gibson

Mother:

Jimmie (Boggs) Gibson

Spouse:

Nettie Corinne Davidson

Spouse:

David Vernon Gibson