Sam Gipson Jr.

Sam Gipson, Jr., a Deacon at Greater St. Stephen, and a Korean Veteran, passed away at his granddaughter's home on Monday October 26, 2020 at the age of 89. Sam was the beloved son of the late Sam Gipson and Lela Mae Scott, father of Loretta Gail Moore, Deobrah Biagas, Marie Taylor, Sandera Gipson and Laura Patrick, loving brother of Hezkiah Gipson, Roberta Gipson Barnes, Lela Mae Coleman, Isiah Gipson, grandfather of 24 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his wife Jeanette Smith Gipson, daughter Jean Marie Gipson and Rose Mary Watkins, son Stephen Craig Gipson, grandsons David Watkins, Jr., Dominique Watkins and Cadera Brackens; brothers Tommy Gipson, Ledell Gipson, Leroy Gipson, Cleveland Gipson, sisters Erma Sanders and Shirley Jean Mock. Family and friends are invited to Homegoing Celebration on Saturday, November 7, 2020 for 9:30 a.m. at The Boyd Family Funeral Home, 5001 Chef Menteur Hwy., New Orleans, LA. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, Highway 90, Avondale, LA. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Linear Brooks Boyd and Donavin D. Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.