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Christopher Gipson Obituary

GIPSON CHRISTOPHER GIPSON (Age 21) On Thursday, July 3, 2008 of Gambrills, MD at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore Maryland. The cause of death was a hemorrhagic stroke, a complication of Moyamoya disease. He is survived by his parents, Cynthia Gipson and Rev. Joe L Gipson. The Wake and Funeral will be held at Nichols Bethel United Methodist Church, 1239 Murray Road, Odenton, MD. Arrangements as follows: Wake 7 to 9 p.m., Friday July 11. Family Hour 11 a.m. to 12 Noon, Saturday July 12 followed by funeral services at 12 Noon. Mortuary services provided by William Reese and Sons Mortuary, 821 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 10, 2008.

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CRYSTAL GRAVES

July 21, 2008

Cynthia,
I am glad I knew Christopher. I am glad I knew him before he even got here. I am truely sadden by his passing. I couldn't be there for support, but I understand his send off was great. I hope to talk to you soon. Your Friend Crystal

Rayshaarde and Lynn Lewis

July 11, 2008

Rayshaarde and Christopher participated in bowling together for a couple of years and one of the things we always remembered about him was his beautiful smile and uplifting spirit. Our prayers are with you.

Matthew 5:2 & 4

2 And he (Jesus) opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Kevin Duckworth

July 11, 2008

Cynthia & Your Family You In My Dear Prayers And My Sympathy On The Death Of Your Son Christopher. I Know He Lived A Good 21 Years Of Life And Now He Will Be With Our Lord Jesus In Heavan And He Will Be No More Paine And I Know You Will Mis Your Special Son. If It Is ok With You Cynthia I Will Let Our Partners Class No

Shawnell Doughty

July 11, 2008

To the family: My deepest condolences are with you.

Larry /Patty Mundell

July 11, 2008

Cynthia and Family,
May all of you find the strength in the days ahead, knowing that Christopher has fought a good fight and kept the faith, and now has gone on to receive his just reward. Be strong in the Lord.

Loretta Williams

July 10, 2008

To Rev. and Mrs. Gipson and family,

Our hearts are heavy as we bow with you to the will of the Almighty.

Chris is now our guardian angel and we will miss him bowling with Daryl and being Daryl's roommate at bowling tournaments away.

Thank God Chris touched our lives.

Deacon John J. Rev. Loretta W. and Daryl Williams

Levenia Ishmell

July 10, 2008

Cynthia & Joe:

To be absent from the body, means to be present with the Lord. We are so sorry for your loss, but Chris is smiling down of the both of you daily.

Levenia & Lashawn Ishmell
(Bowling Alley)

Janet & Charles Watford

July 10, 2008

To the family: Charles and I are the aunt and uncle of LaShawn Ishmell, Chris' bowling teammate. That is how we know Chris. He was always a joy to be around, not to mention the fact that he was such a smooth bowler! He will be missed by many. Our prayers are with you.

Glenn Carr

July 10, 2008

I knew Chris from the Special Olympics, as my daughter is a Special Olympian. Chris always, always had a smile on his face. He was a joy to be around, and will be missed a great deal. I also saw his photo displayed at the Red Cross headquarters in Baltimore Mt. Hope. He was an inspiration.

Debra McMenamin

July 10, 2008

I'm sorry for your loss. Please know that you now have your own personal angel watching over you and always in your hearts.

Rev. Milton Benny

July 10, 2008

Joe, I am very sorry to hear of your son's passing. I do understand as I too lost my daughter. We were UMC pastors in Cumberland, MD back in the 60's. I am Milton benny who served the Ellerslie Charge. God be with you Joe and your wife, Milt Benny.

From the Staff of William Reese & Sons Mortuary

July 10, 2008

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