Melvin O’Neal Gipson
January 04, 1937 - July 08, 2011
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Melvin O’Neal Gipson
January 04, 1937 - July 08, 2011
Obituary
Melvin O’Neal Gipson, January 4, 1937 July 8, 2011. Resident of Irvine, California. After battling the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder for many years, Melvin passed away at his home in Irvine, California. Melvin was raised in Mexia, Texas. Upon graduation from high school, Melvin joined the USMC.
He was one of five children born to the late Andrew and Elvira Gipson and was the beloved husband of Vonnie M. Gipson for 50 years. Melvin and Vonnie had one daughter, Sonia Delana Gipson. Melvin will be forever remembered by his devoted siblings, Milton Gipson, Inez Smith and Chester Gipson, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him. Melvin loved to help his neighbors and friends; there was nothing that Melvin could not do or repair.
Melvin touched the lives of many people with his smile, generosity and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, at 11:40am at the Main Chapel on Camp Pendleton Marine Base.
There will be a Memorial Service at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 506 E. Sumpter Street, Mexia, TX 76667. The funeral will be held immediately afterwards at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Ply, Dallas, TX 75211.
9 responses to Melvin O’Neal Gipson
Genelle Rannals says:
July 12, 2011
May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Brozek RN says:
July 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you Vonnie and Sonia. I know the Major is at peace. I’m glad I got to know you all even just a bit. What a special man and he was blessed to have such a special wife and daughter.
Bob Rannals says:
July 13, 2011
God must have needed a Marine, so he called Melvin. Semper Fi. Our hearts go out to Vonnie and Sonia, but know that God’s love help you thru these times. Bob and Peg Rannals
Mack Alvin Hunter says:
July 13, 2011
Vonnie, so sorry to hear of Melvins death.I saw the information in the LA Times today.was to late for me to attend the service. my god bless you and Sonia. Mack Alvin Fairfield, TX
Mike Montoy says:
July 14, 2011
I did know Mr. Gipson but, I do know he has a nice daughter and son-in-law Delana and Harry. I am just sorry I did not have the pleasure of meeting such a wonderful person. Delana will keep his spirit alive.
God Bless,
Mike & Haydee Montoy