Danny Joe Gipson's Obituary
Danny Joe Gipson went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born in Dumas, Texas on May 12, 1947 to John and Ruby Dell Gipson. He graduated from Dumas High School where he played football and ran track. He then attended Panhandle State University before moving to Dallas and working for Mobile Oil In the late 60's. Shortly after moving to Dallas, he met Jan and they married on October 7, 1969. They had two children, Brandi and Shilo.
He enjoyed coaching many of Shilo's sports teams which included baseball, basketball, and soccer. They also enjoyed taking family vacations and visited most of the United States. He was a fan of all of the Dallas sports teams and the Texas longhorns. He was an active member of First Baptist Church Garland for 30 years and then he and Jan were one of the first members of Gateway Community Church when it began where they hosted small group bible study in their home.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jerry, and his wife, Jan. He is survived by his son Shilo, his daughter and Son-In-Law Brandi and Rusty Primm, and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will take place at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in the Memorial Chapel of Restland Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm. Interment Restland Cemetery and Memorial Park.
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