Gary Allen Gipson

Gary Allen Gipson was born in Alice, Texas on January 20, 1967. After battling a long illness, Gary is now resting in peace; he passed away in Houston, Texas on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at the age of 52.

A devoted and beloved brother and son, Gary was preceded in death by his brother Curtis Gipson. He is survived by his loving mother, Carolyn Gipson Mittasch and her husband Jerald; his father, O'Neil Gipson and his wife Barbara; his brother, Michael Gipson and his wife Kathleen; nephews and nieces, Michael Jr., Jessica, Ashley and Curtis Gipson, as well as many other loving relatives and dear friends.

Gary was a US Navy veteran serving in the submarine service during his military career. He was also part of Operation Desert Storm/Shield between 1990 and 1991, during the first Gulf War. After his discharge from military service, Gary served as a Texas Peace Officer in multiple jurisdictions for at least 20 years.

Family and friends gathered and celebrated Gary's life during a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, in section 11 of Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway in Houston, 77079, where members of the United States Navy Honor Guard provided military honors and members of Cypress Masonic Lodge #1423 A.F. & A.M. provided Masonic rites.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to be sent, in Gary Gipson’s name, to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215, or by phone at: 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). You may also donate online at: http://www.diabetes.org/