Eddie Gipson, Jr.

Eddie Gipson, Jr. obituary, Cuthbert, GA

Eddie Gipson, Jr.

Eddie Gipson, Jr. Obituary

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Mr. Eddie Gipson, Jr. was born September 11, 1942, to Eddie Gipson, Sr. and Annie L. Gipson-Starling, both preceded him in death. He departed this life on April 6, 2024, at his home.

He was preceded in death by Marva Gipson, Minnie L. Pinkard, his sisters Mary A. Johnson, and Annie L. Burks, his brother Issac Gipson, a son Lorenzo L. Gipson, granddaughter Lacandies T. Gipson.

Eddie attended Randolph County School System. He joined Benevolence Baptist Church at a young age where he served as a faithful usher until his health failed. He was employed at the Day Company in Cuthbert, GA for twenty-seven years. After his tenure with the Day Company, he started his own landscaping business.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories his children Krisanda (Bervon) Gipson-Hubbard, Felicia Pinkard, Vera Pinkard, Edward (Tekia) Pinkard, Minnesha Pinkard, Sherman Pinkard, Derry and Terry Pinkard; two sisters, Beulah (Jessie) Deloney and Ella M. Jenkins; seventeen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and a special friend Carolyn Gipson.

A special thanks to his granddaughter Sequoia Pinkard, Son-in-law
Bervon Hubbard and Gentiva Hospice Care.

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