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David Gibson Jester – April 20, 1940 – Aug. 11, 2026
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points Gibson Jester died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 86. Jester had a lengthy career with the Georgia-Pacific Corporation, spanning 34 years.
A long-time resident of the area has passed away. Gibson Jester died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 86. He was born in Dallas and later attended The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a degree in Marketing.
Jester had a lengthy career with the Georgia-Pacific Corporation, spanning 34 years. He held various management positions, including Branch Manager in Jackson, Mississippi and Fort Worth , Texas. Further details about his life and accomplishments are available from the Fort Worth Report.
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Category: schools Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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