Jackie Wayne "Jack" Gipson

Jackie Wayne "Jack" Gipson was born on October 20, 1944, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Versie Crawley. He graduated from Gulfport High School and later from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1966. In addition, he proudly served in the United States National Guard for six years.

For 32 years, Jack worked for Gayfer's Department Stores, where he was deeply dedicated to the 28 stores and their people, overseeing operations and personnel. After retiring, he enjoyed building homes in Baldwin County, Alabama. He kept both careers organized with his trusty yellow legal pads.

His greatest joy was his marriage to Nancy, his devoted wife of 55 years. Together, they raised a beautiful family. His role as "Grandaddy" was his favorite by far. He embodied loyalty-something his friends and family knew well. His early life was not an easy one, and from it he developed perseverance, a trait he instilled in his children, Gina and Greg, and his grandchildren, Mary Hays, Kate, and Owen.

Some of his favorite pastimes were hunting and fishing. We find comfort in knowing he is now fishing with his buddies who have gone before him.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Gipson; his children, Gina Gipson and Greg Gipson (wife Mandy); and his grandchildren, Mary Hays Gipson, Kate Gipson, and Owen Gipson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Versia Crawley, and grandmother, Martha Ladner.

A visitation will be held at Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road in Daphne, Alabama, on November 19, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Floral Hills Cemetery in Gulfport, Mississippi at 2:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Owen Gipson, Greg Gipson, Bucky Adams, Hunter Adams, Wendell Hudson, Don Fillingame, Scotty Williams, Jim Powell, Jerry Rider, David Denison, Don Alfonso, Ramsay Stuart, and Danny Powell

We would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and respiratory therapists at Thomas Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Five Rivers Church, 30941 Mill Lane Suite G-305, Spanish Fort, AL 36527.

Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family.