Gerald “Hugh” Gibson, native of Eupora, double-lettered at Holmes Community College in the 1960s. He was to be inducted into the Holmes Sports Hall of Fame for his accomplishments April 11 in Goodman at Frank Branch Coliseum.
Gibson played center for the Bulldogs for the 1964 and 1965 seasons under Coach Robert McGraw. He was selected as a Mississippi Junior College All-State. The 1965 football team began the season 5-0 but because of the injury of the quarterback the team finished 5-5.
In track and field, which was also coached by McGraw, Gibson was on the 440, 880 and mile relay team with Terry Cain, Billy Wayne Crenshaw and Donnie McMinn.
After Holmes, Gibson earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi. He continues to practice law today in a locally owned and family-operated full-service law practice in Eupora.
In 2023, the Mississippi Bar recognized Gibson as a 50-year member. He was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1973, and began his practice in Eupora in 1974. He received recognition from the Mississippi Bar as having served his city, county and state in the practice of law for the past 50 years.
Several of Gibson’s civic involvements over the years include serving as a member of the Mississippi Employment Commission as chairman for (1980-92) and serving on the city of Eupora Board of Aldermen (2011-19). Gibson was also on the Holmes board of trustees for many years. He continues to serve on the Holmes Development Foundation board of governors.
Gibson resides in Eupora with his wife, Mary Jane Miller Gibson. Together they have three children: Judith (58), Leslie (54) and Jonathan (49).
