Dan Gipson Obituary (1955 - 2016)

Dan Gipson, 61, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, died Thursday, October 13, 2016. He was born April 16, 1955 in Rantoul, IL, son of the late Virgil Eugene & Marilyn (Tull) Gipson. Dan had lived in Assumption until moving to Florida 20 years ago. He was a member of the American Legion, Miami, FL and had retired from Wilbert Vault Company in Miami, FL . Dan married Cathi Rhodes and they later divorced. He is survived by his companion: Betty Delman, Fort Lauderdale, FL; sons: Cletis Gipson & wife Kerri, Indianapolis, IN and Tyler Gipson & wife Ashlee, Clarksville, TN; their mother: Cathi Black, Moweaqua, IL; grandchildren: Noah Gipson & Chloee Gipson; and sisters: Sheila Watkins, Taylorville, IL; Leslie Aucoin, Pana, IL; Cammie Pruett, Pana, IL. He was also preceded by his brother, Thomas Gipson. Funeral Information Cremation rites will be accorded. Private family services will be held at a later date.