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Alfred Gibson
Music Honors
the gibson family
The Gibson Family was presented with the Minister Alvin Coleman Gold Award for their album Sounds of Home. Hear Rev. Alfred Gibson talk about the influences his family had on his musical journey on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (pictured L to R--Alfred Gibson, Gloria Buxton Gibson, Trish Gibson Eddleman, Rebecca Gibson McPherson)
minister melvin coleman gold award
The Minister Melvin Coleman Gold Award 2025 was presented to Rev. Alfred Gibson and The Gibson Family for their album Sounds of Home. Hear Alfred Gibson talk about song writing on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
erwin wilson lifetime achievement award
erwin wilson lifetime achievement award
Rev. Alfred Gibson received the Erwin Wilson Lifetime Achievement Award. Hear Alfred Gibson talk about his lifetime of experiences in music in Down Trails of Victory podcast!
A Life's Journey in Music
younger years
Hear Alfred Gibson talk about the influences of family, church, and school in his younger years, right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
recording artist
Rev. Alfred Gibson has been been a featured singer on at least three albums, one of which was honored with a Gold Award. Hear Alfred Gibson talk about his experiences with music on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
musician
Alfred Gibson can play a variety of instruments, including the banjo, fiddle, keyboards, drums, trumpet, baritone saxophone, and bass guitar, among others. Hear Alfred Gibson talk about his experience playing musical instruments, on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (pictured--Alfred Gibson alongside his father Larry Gibson).
the buxtons
The Buxton family was very influential on Alfred Gibson's musical journey. Hear Rev. Gibson talk about his mother, his aunts, and his uncle Huey--and their inspiration to him--on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (Standing, L to R--Gloria Buxton Gibson, Sylvia Buxton, Clovie Buxton Holmes, Jeanette Buxton Sullivan, Huey Buxton. Seated--Zelma Buxton Hearnsberger)
huey buxton
Huey Buxton is a well known fiddle player throughout Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Hear Alfred Gibson talk about his Uncle Huey's influence on him on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (photo by Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford)
the love of his life
Rev. Alfred Gibson and his wife Denise have served as the ministerial heads of LeBlanc Pentecostal Church for the past 20 years. Hear Albert Gibson talk about the influences on his life on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
The Songs
four original songs
down trails of victory--the words, the inspiration
down trails of victory--the words, the inspiration
Alfred Gibson shares four original songs on this podcast, including one he produced especially for this appearance, Down Trails of Victory! Hear Rev. Gibson talk about music in his life, and the inspiration behind his songs, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
down trails of victory--the words, the inspiration
down trails of victory--the words, the inspiration
down trails of victory--the words, the inspiration
Hear Alfred Gibson's riveting new release--Down Trails of Victory! Listen as Buck discusses the origin of the song's title, and the homage he gives to the words' author, Lynne Jeffrey James, PN-G Class of 1960. All right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
family ties
down trails of victory--the words, the inspiration
Alfred Gibson's family ties run throughout Southeast Texas, including PN-G. His cousin Brittney's daughter Betsey McIntyre is the 2025-2026 Captain of the Indianettes! Hear Rev. Gibson talk about his connections to Southeast Texas on Down Trails of Victory podcast! (pictured in top photo left: Betsey McIntyre, Brittney McIntyre, Alfred Gibson, Dr. Jon Buck Ford)
how many times??...
How many times do you think the words to PN-G's fight song have been sung/yelled? Hear Alfred Gibson talk about his new release Down Trails of Victory on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
learning to live without you
learning to live without you
Alfred Gibson shares his deeply personal song Learning to Live Without You. Have a handkerchief ready for this one...right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
the church had a revival
the church had a revival
the church had a revival
The Church had a Revival is a song Alfred Gibson wrote, recorded, and produced in tribute to his late cousin Ricky Dowden. Hear the song, and hear the uplifting story of its inspiration, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
the church had a revival
the church had a revival
the church had a revival
Alfred Gibson wrote, recorded, and produced the song The Church had a Revival. Hear the inspiring story behind this song, and hear the song itself, right here on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
the church had a revival
The Little White Chapel of LeBlanc, Louisiana, is the subject of the Alfred Gibson song The Church had a Revival. Hear songwriter Alfred Gibson talk with Buck and Wanda Carole about his inspiration for this song, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
jesus, you're everything to me
Jesus, You're Everything to Me, is a song of worship and praise. It is a song that Rev. Gibson chose to share with our listeners in its first release. Listen to this magnificent adoration to God, right here, on Down Trails of Victory podcast!
Purchase Down Trails of Victory
Down Trails of Victory, published in 1994, is a classic whose prose will forever be fresh. Currently in its second printing, its first printing sold out in six weeks!
Included in Down Trails of Victory are:
- Extensive commentaries by coaches and players, many of whom have now passed on, but whose voice forever lives within the book
- Complete narrative history of every season, 1925 - '93
- Chapter covering the origins of several Indian traditions, including the Indian Spirit, Indianettes, the Fight Song, Cherokee, and the Marching I
- Over 500 pages (including Acknowledgements and Foreword)
- Over 325 photos
- Over 65 manuscripts and documents
- Comprehensive player, coaches, and cheerleader rosters
- Much, much more...
The games, the rivalries, the great victories, the heartbreaking defeats, the heroes, the opponents--they're all here. Discover how it was from the players and coaches themselves. Open the book, and take a fascinating journey with them--Down Trails of Victory!
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The Podcast Team
Dr. Jon Buck Ford--Host
Buck is a 1973 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School. He has written two books pertaining to SE Texas history: On the Wings of Eagles: The Story of Stephen F. Austin Football 1979 - 1988, and Down Trails of Victory: The Story of Port Neches-Groves High School Football. Buck retired after 40 years in Texas Public Schools, as an English teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and superintendent. He enjoys spending time with his wife Wanda Carole (Wrinkle), playing the piano, traveling, and researching genealogy.
Judge Brad Burnett--Podcast Partner
Judge Brad Burnett is a 1973 graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School, His career includes previous positions as a real estate broker, and as a plant manager at US Intec. Judge Burnett has devoted his life to serving Southeast Texas. He served three terms on the PN-G ISD school board, before his election as Justice of the Peace of Jefferson County Pct. 7, a position he has held since 2002. Judge Burnett is active in many community organizations, and is in constant demand as a speaker for civic, school, and church groups. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Teresa (Lee), and has three "awesome" grandkids. From the book Down Trails of Victory, "(Brad) was a constant encourager throughout the years as I worked on the book. He believed in me and my dream, and his support gave me confidence in myself. He attended many of the panel interviews with former players, and we had a continual dialogue over the years about the status of the book. ...Thank you, Brad," page ix. --Dr. Jon Buck Ford
Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford Producer
Wanda Carole Wrinkle Ford was born in Mamou, Louisiana, and lived in Southeast Texas for 40 years. She graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont as a Registered Nurse in 1990. She is multi-talented with a diverse background and range of experiences. In addition to being a song writer and award-winning photographer, she also served as publisher and editor of the best selling book Down Trails of Victory, without whose help the book never would have been written. Wanda Carole specializes in wildlife photography, enjoys traveling, gardening, helping her friends and family, genealogy, playing the piano, and undertaking new challenges.