Bratt Man Celebrates 100th Birthday

July 27, 2010

John B. Gilman of Bratt celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday, surrounded by family and friends at the First Baptist Church of Bratt.

Gilman said his secret of a long life was “always getting along well with others”.  He still lives at home, and family members said he is doing quite well, has a remarkable memory and enjoys spending time with his family.

Gilman has nine children, 19 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

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14 Responses to “Bratt Man Celebrates 100th Birthday”

  1. L. T.Norwood on July 31st, 2010 11:08 am

    Mr. John, I hope your birthday was wonderful, your memories many and your future un-ending. I thank you also for your fine son, my first son-in-law. Be blessed

  2. Vickie Suggs on July 30th, 2010 5:21 pm

    Hope you had an awesome and blessed birthday Uncle John! You are an amazing, kind and remarkable man. I’m so glad you were there for Jr. when he needed you. He tells us stories of your kindnesses to him throughout his life that will never be forgotten. It is a priviledge to know you and be a part of your family :)

  3. Jim on July 29th, 2010 10:49 pm

    Happy Birthday! And may you keep being blessed.

  4. valery on July 29th, 2010 9:53 pm

    I haven’t known my uncle john for very long but ive known him long enough to know that hes a good man. i have enjoyed visiting him the times that i can and I wish him a very happy birthday :)

    -valery(granddaughter of Jr.)

  5. ART on July 29th, 2010 7:43 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR.GILMANS. from the niece of Pat Rushing! Pray the god bless you with many more …

  6. Julie Hall on July 29th, 2010 2:57 pm

    Happy birthday Uncle John!!! You are one of the kindest men I have ever met…..Hope you enjoy many, many more birthdays!!!

  7. wow on July 28th, 2010 5:05 pm

    happy birthday! I like his secret to a long life! well said!

  8. The Doer on July 27th, 2010 9:26 pm

    Wow. This is great, Mr. Gilman. You are truly a blessed man. Congratulations, and I hope those of us who are younger will take the time to learn from you! Best wishes.

  9. google it peeps! on July 27th, 2010 4:56 pm

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MORE TO COME!

  10. BOTH TO BLAME on July 27th, 2010 3:15 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY HON

  11. Fred B. on July 27th, 2010 11:26 am

    Mr. John is the fineist gentleman I have ever known, yes he is my father-in-law
    but I am proud to know him. He was a deacon at first Baptist church for many years and I was fortunate to learn from him as a young deacon myself. He and his wife cleaned the church for many years. I understand he was a strict parent but very loving and careing. He governed his family by the rules laid down in The Bible. I have never hear him utter a curse word or say anything bad about anybody. His mother died when he was about 10yrs. old, to lighten the load on his sister who was trying to”mother” the family he ran away from home at the ripe age of 11yrs..He managed to support him self from that time to now! What a great man. He is also known as one of the best bream fishermen, ever. I could go on but it would sound like I love him, I do!

  12. Angi on July 27th, 2010 8:45 am

    Happy Birthday Mr. Gilman, May You Have Many More To Come…

  13. robert on July 27th, 2010 7:46 am

    When i was litlle my brother and i spent a lot of time at Mr. Gilmans house shooting birds and helping he and his wife clean fish that they had caight. he was always happy to see us. Happy bitrthday Mr. Gilman from the Peebles family!!!! you have been a great friend of the family and a great neighbor!!!

  14. brebre on July 27th, 2010 1:52 am

    happy happy birthday

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