Dr. Shelton T.W. Gibbs, Jr. was born in Tampa, Florida, November 24, 1926 to the parentage of Shelton T.W., Sr. and Lovie Ann Rivers Gibbs.  He began preaching at the age of nine and traveled extensively with his father, who was a also a great gospel preacher.

Dr. Gibbs, has served as local minister for congregations in Van Alstyne, Texas; Charleston, West Virginia, Ardmore, Oklahoma, and Fort Worth, Texas.  He served the Stop Six congregation with distinction for 48 years.

In addition to a regular radio broadcast, he has preached on several occasions WBAP-TV, channel 5, and in January of 1974, he appeared on "MOMENTS OF MEDITATIONS" for an entire week on KTVT, channel 11.  Each year he was asked to speak on college and church lectureships, and conducted evangelistic meetings in various cities and states.  In April 1974, he taught a ministerial workshop at Southwestern Christian College.

Dr. Gibbs was a member of the Board of Directors at Southwestern Christian College for over 3 decades.  He recorded three sermon albums, "Going Home Without Jesus", "The Minister, His Support and Security Retirement", and "God With".  These record albums have been used by members of the church to teach Non-Christians the truth, and to teach Christians  their duties toward their minister.  He was also the author of a book, "THE SECOND GENERATION" and a tract, "JEHOVAH WITNESSES ZEAL WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE".  He was also selected to appear in the 1974-75, 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979 editions of PERSONALITIES OF THE SOUTH ~ a publication honoring those who have distinguished themselves in various occupations.

Other listed achievements consist of receiving a citation from American Legion for service and assistance to the Advancement of the American Legion Program (Post #140-1981) by Colonel  Scott Proffitt ~ Meredith Anglin, Commander (1981 Longview, Texas); receiving a citation from Major Scott Proffitt for eloquently and boldy preaching the gospel in a plain manner so all can understand (1981); being awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree in Evangelism (1980); being the Subject of Proclamation from the Mayor of Fort Worth' Texas, and the key to the city on behalf of the Fort Worth SwCC Alumni Chapter (1983); being honored by the Fort Worth Southwestern Christian College Alumni Chapter at the Green Oaks Inn in 1983; being selected to be honored by the Annual Afro-American Seminar in February 1991 for his contribution to the stabilty of Afro-American families.

Because of the uniqueness and greatness of his humble servant of God and humanity, Southwestern Christian College bestowed upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters with all the honors, right, and privileges to that degree appertaining.  He was the recipient of dozens of plaques and certificates recognizing his dedication to the ministry and Christian education.  All of his children and brother were graduates of Southwestern Christian College because of his love for Christian education.

Dr. Gibbs was a pillar of strength to the church and community as well as his family.  He was a caretaker for his Dad, Mom, brother and nephews.  Whatever he had, they had.  Forty-eight years ago this same principle was used in the growth of Stop Six Church of Christ.  This church started out with 20 members and Dr. Gibbs' salary was whatever they raised.  He conducted meetings throughout the country and used the money he received to pay the church bills.  He and his family lived off of what was left, and by the grace of God. the church is solvent and the membership is now in the hundreds.  He left us an example of keeping the church "IN THE BLACK"!  He paid cash for everything!