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E. Gilpin Obituary
RIDGELAND, MS - E. Max Gilpin, 79 resident of Ridgeland, MS, died Thursday, October 18, 2012, after a lengthy battle with heart disease.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home, 1161 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Parkway Memorial Cemetery.
A native of Texas, Max was born in Brinker, TX on January 22, 1933. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High in Dallas where he excelled as a city-wide marksman champ, and went on the graduate from Southern Methodist University in 1954 with A BS in Geology; hence to the University of Colorado for a MS in Geology. Max was then taken into the U. S. Air Force in 1956 as a Photo Interpretation Specialist and honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant.
After a successful 50 year career as a Petroleum Geologist, most of which was spent in Shreveport, LA, he retired to Ridgeland, MS Max was devoted and loving husband to his wife, Nancy; loving dad to sons Kert Maxwell Gilpin (Michele) of South San Francisco, CA; Luke Donaldson Gilpin (Amber) of Fort Worth, TX; Tim Newton Gilpin (Beth) of Fort Worth, TX; much admired Stepfather to Ken Lewis of Brandon, MS; and Daddy Max to five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. He also survived by his Mother-In-Law, Lola Boggs of Ridgeland, MS, and Sister-in-Law Dinah Fisher of Daphne, AL. His strong presence yet gentle nature will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family asks that memorials be made to Hospice Ministries, 450 Towne Center Blvd, Ridgeland, MS 39157, or Richland Cemetery Association, c/o Jo Ann Cross, 4553 FM 1563, Wolfe City, TX 75496-2089. Online guestbook www.wrightferguson.com
Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home
Ridgeland, MS (601) 853-7696
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David White
November 18, 2012
My heart goes out to Luke,Tim, and the rest of your loved ones ,The world is worse off without you in it ,Although your in a better place and in pease most of all the biggest part of our crew is waited for you to join them ,You taught me a lot mostly ,just treat people the way. You want to be treated ,thank you for all you did for me when mom mother had her wreck ,you had your plane pick me up in Tulsa in a matter of hours ,defently a good man and a great loss to us all left behind ,you were a good man,and a true friend ,I am so sorry for Tim ,Luke and the rest of the good folks you left behind we will hold a place in our heart !! Go be with God and the rest of the crew that went before you god bless you and all of those left behind .....If there's anything I can do please let me know !!!! My heart goes out to all of those you left behind. David White and Jim ,Nell White
Barry
October 22, 2012
Luke and Tim, from brothers to brothers, friends to friends, I and Lawrence send our condolences..
Sharon Everett McGivney
October 22, 2012
A million memories and yet no apt words. I will miss knowing Max is in this world, but look forward to seeing him in the next. He was one of the good guys...a trusted adviser & a true friend to Jack and Marcy for so many years. God bless you all and bring you peace.
Missy Falbaum O'Neill
October 22, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. Just remember that we will all be together again
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Nancy Lodestro-Boggs
October 21, 2012
My thoughts snd prayers are with the Gilpin family.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
October 21, 2012
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to E. Max Gilpin our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Max. And to Max it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Max, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Max's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
For the Commander, Carroll R.
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to E. Max Gilpin our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Max. And to Max it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Max, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Max's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Laurel Rogers
October 19, 2012
Luke, I am so srry about your Dad! My prayers are with you and your family! Laurel(Spivey) Rogers
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