Obituary

Name: George Thomas "Tom" Gipson
Age: 83
Address: Litchfield, IL
Died: Tuesday, January 20, 2015, 4:00 p.m. Place: Heritage Health of Gillespie
Born: February 7, 1931 Place: Venice, IL
Father: the late: Dillard Gipson
Mother: the late: Evelyn Gore

Schooling: attended schools in Madison, Illinois

Occupation: A life long farmer and retired from Laclede Steel, Madison and Alton Illinois.
Interests: Loved Rural living // An animal lover, especially horses and his dog BoBo

Survivors: 4 Sons: Thomas Joseph & Donna Gipson of Elkton, MD, // Todd Dillard Gipson of Warrenton, MO // Timothy Mark & Barbara Gipson of Burlison, TX // Clinton Sanders of Gillespie, IL // 1 Daughter, Angela Marie Rider of Mt. Olive, IL( Companion Gary), // 1 Sister, Catherine & (Randy) Harris of Carlinville, IL // 5 Grandchildren, 7 Great - Grandchildren, 4 Step Grandchildren and 2 Step Great Grandchildren.

Preceded in Death: Parents, Dillard & Evelyn Gore Gipson // 1 Brother, James Gipson, Sr. and 1 Son, Thomas Eugene Gipson

Visitation: Friday, January 23, 2015, 10:00 am until the time of service at 11 AM, Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL
Funeral Service: Friday, January 23, 2015, 11:00 am Becker & Son Funeral Home, Mt. Olive, IL
Burial: Mt. Olive City Cemetery, Mt. Olive, IL.
Clergy: Reverend Ben Fiore
Eulogy: A letter written by his Son, Todd was read by his Son, Joe.
Pallbearers: Lori Pope, James Gipson, Clinton Sanders, Lana Rider, Gary Wnuk, & Mason Bryant
Music: Favorite recordings, "Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Deanna Cater & Heart, "Heaven" by Jason Wilber, & "Life's Railway To Heaven" by Patsy Cline were played at the service.
Lunch: for family and friends following the committal service will be held at Tony's Restaurant, Benld, Illinois

Memorial: Mt. Olive City Cemetery Improvement Fund.

BECKER & SON FUNERAL HOME, MT. OLIVE, IL IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.