Jonathan Doyle Gipson, 50, of Wallace entered into the presence of the Lord on Jan. 19, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville.
Jonathan was born May 11, 1971, at Decatur, Illinois, and he was the son of Joseph Junior and Catherine Beverly Gipson. His childhood was mostly in Macon, Illinois. He married his high-school sweetheart Tawnya Ray (Addison) Gipson on Jan. 13, 1990, at Oak Grove Church of the Nazarene.
Jon was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. His passion was in woodworking, carpentry and mechanics over the years. His most recent career was working for Drug Plastics in Oxford, Indiana. At work everyone called him the gentle giant and they will forever remember his kind heart and willingness to help out with his great work ethic.
He was also passionate about hunting with his father and brother, fishing adventures with the family and projects of any sort from home repair to vehicle modifications.
He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Catherine Gipson of Macon, Illinois; his wife, Tawnya R. Gipson of Wallace; his four children, Victoria L. Gipson of Gardner, Illinois, and Joseph T. (Tasha) Gipson, Mersadys L. Gipson and Charles D. Gipson, all of Wallace; brother Nicholas C. (Brittny) Gipson of Dieterich, Illinois; sister Ashley (Justin) Dixon of Eureka, Missouri; six grandchildren, Billie, Eli, Kimmie, Rose, Oliver, Holdyn and one on the way; mother-in-law Wanda Addison; and many brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by father-in-law Thomas A. Addison and sister-in-law Toni Stockton.
Visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Care, 203 S. First St., Kingman, on Friday, Jan.28 from noon until the time the of the funeral service at 2 p.m., with Jeff Tackaberry officiating. Burial will be at Wallace Phanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery (across the street from his home).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the family to assist with medical expenses. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com.
