Dr. Gober retires after 48 years in medical field

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dr. Guy Gober of Tiger Clinic stands in front of his cake that reads “Happy Retirement!” during his retirement party Friday, March 31, after being in Rabun County for 33-and-a-half years.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dr. Guy Gober, left, mingles with dozens of former and current coworkers, patients and community members at Tiger Clinic Friday, March 31, as they wish him well on his retirement and recollect on the memories they share and the impact Gober had on their lives.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dr. Guy Gober, right, catches up with high school friend Bob Thompson during Gober’s retirement party held at Tiger Clinic Friday, March 31. Gober has been in Rabun County for 33-and-a-half years but has over 48 years of experience in the medical field.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dr. Guy Gober, center, converses with Ed Gillespie, left, and Jim Gillespie at Gober’s retirement party at Tiger Clinic Friday, March 31. They recalled memories they had with Gober and how much he cared for his patients. Gober has been in Rabun County for 33-and-a-half years but has over 48 years of experience in the medical field.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Roy DeFoor attends the retirement party for Dr. Guy Gober at Tiger Clinic Friday, March 31, and sings his card with well wishes. Gober has been in Rabun County for 33-and-a-half years but has over 48 years of experience in the medical field.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dozens of people attended a retirement party for Dr. Guy Gober at Tiger Clinic Friday, March 31. Tiger Clinic was decorated with balloons and banners congratulating Gober on his retirement.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dozens of people attended a retirement party for Dr. Guy Gober at Tiger Clinic Friday, March 31. Tiger Clinic was decorated with balloons and banners congratulating Gober on his retirement.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dozens of people attended a retirement party for Dr. Guy Gober at Tiger Clinic Friday, March 31. Tiger Clinic was decorated with balloons and banners congratulating Gober on his retirement.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dozens of community members wished Dr. Guy Gober Happy Retirement Friday, March 31, Tiger Clinic and enjoyed this congratulatory cake along with food, refreshments and friendly conversation. Gober has been in Rabun County for 33-and-a-half years but has over 48 years of experience in the medical field.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Dozens of people attended a retirement party for Dr. Guy Gober at Tiger Clinic Friday, March 31. Tiger Clinic was decorated with balloons and banners congratulating Gober on his retirement.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Tiger Clinic is officially closing with the retirement of Dr. Guy Gober, left, who has been in Rabun County for 33-and-a-half years but has over 48 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Stephen Jarrard, right, has been at Tiger Clinic for eight-and-a-half years and also practices in Stephens County. Dozens of people attended Gober’s retirement party Friday, March 31, that was filled with decorations.