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Wilburt H. Geddes

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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - O'Neal Road - Gulfport

15452 O'Neal Road

Gulfport, Mississippi

Wilburt Geddes Obituary

Wilburt H. Geddes, 80, of Pass Christian, died Wednesday January 18, 2006 in Gulfport. Mr. Geddes was a resident of Pass Christian since 1978. He worked as a scientist for the Naval Oceanographic Office for 36 years, serving as head of Project Magnet and the Acoustic Division, prior to being appointed Director of the Naval Oceanographic Office at Stennis in 1978. Following his retirement in 1983, he worked for Planning Systems Inc. and later founded Geddes Geophysical Inc. Mr. Geddes received numerous awards and medals for his pioneering work in Geophysics and Oceanography, including the Antarctic Service Medal.

Mr. Geddes was a member of the Church of Christ in Long Beach. He served as an elder of the church and participated in missions to Honduras and Panama.

Mr. Geddes was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Jewell C. Geddes.

Survivors include his wife, Margi Geddes of Pass Christian, 2 daughters, Tina Geddes of Long Beach and Janet Fulton and her husband Gary of Exton, PA, 3 sons, Norman Geddes and his wife Marsha of Cumming, GA, Gary Geddes and his wife Julie of Austin, TX, and Glenn Geddes and his wife Dianne of Fairhope, AL, 1 sister, Carol Newman and her husband Keith of Greenville, NC, 4 brothers Roland Geddes of Tappahannock, VA, Max Geddes of Winchester, VA, Kenny Geddes of Pinehurst, NC, and Philip Geddes of Decatur AL, 7 grandchildren, Shon, David, Steven, Lacey, Kevin, Ben and Jessica and 5 great grandchildren Jordan, Julie, Anna, Andrew and Ben.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2006 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, in Gulfport, where friends may visit one hour before the service. The family prefers memorials may be made to Church of Christ Long Beach, 200 N. Cleveland Avenue, Long Beach. MS 39560.

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Published by The Sun Herald on Jan. 20, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Wilburt Geddes

13 Entries

June O'Neill

February 5, 2006

Marge and family,

you have my sympathy on the loss of Wilburt. He was Norbert's first boss and a great friend to both of us. He will be missed.

Cecile Ingram

February 2, 2006

I am so sorry about your loss. Wilburt was such a nice person. Carey thought so much of him and liked working with him at NAVO.

Richard and Lou Young

January 31, 2006

For Margi and all the family - Wilburt was very special. It was my great pleasure to work for him and with him and I considered him a real friend. Please accept our sympathy for the passing of a good man. Richard and Lou Young

Pete Case

January 31, 2006

Margie,

Those of us here in Orlando were very saddened to hear of Webbie's death. We will always remember the good times we had both at Bebbie's and at your house in Maryland.

Terry Price

January 24, 2006

Margie, Terry and I are so sorry for your loss. Wilburt always had a smile for everyone. He was truly a blessing to all who knew him.

Terry and Glenda Price

Peggy Erwin

January 21, 2006

Margie,

Case and I are deeply saddened by the news of Webbie. He will be missed by many people. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family. We only wish that we could have been with you in this time of sorrow. Love, Peggy and Case

Bob & Betty Reeves

January 21, 2006

Marge Geddes & Family: So sorry to hear about Wilbert. He will certainly be sorely missed by family and friends. Our prayers are with all of you all.

Love, Bob & Betty Reeves

NAVOCEANO Ship USNS Henson

January 21, 2006

Please accept the condolances of the NAVO crew aboard the USNS Henson. Wilburt was a good friend to NAVO and he will be missed.

Frank and Kaye Marasco

January 20, 2006

Margie, Frank and I are so sorry to hear of Wilburt's death. We have so many fond memories over the years in Long Beach. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Frank & Kaye Marasco

Steve Wilson

January 20, 2006

I am very saddened by the news of Wilburt's passing. My first years w/NAVO were in the Acoustics Branch at the Navy Yard; he was always very supportive, patient and understanding. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during these difficult times. We'll all miss him.

carol messersmith

January 20, 2006

Marge, Billy and I are so saddened to learn of Wil's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We love you.

Tracy Middlestead Patman

January 20, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time for your family. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Tracy, Larry, Rita, Jack, Tina, Gary, Brandi, Victoria and Allie

The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

January 20, 2006

We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.

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