Carl Edmond Gipson
January 24, 1934 - February 19, 2019
Carl Edmond Gipson, age 85, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born January 24, 1934 in Atkins, Arkansas, a son of William Calvin Gipson and Alta Bernice Faucett Gipson. He retired in 1992 as the Police Chief in Morrilton and was a member of New Life Freewill Baptist Church in Overcup. Carl was an avid fisherman, enjoyed camping with his family, and was a wonderful father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara Etheridge Gipson of Morrilton; children, Susan (John) Hayre of Vilonia and Robin (Michael) Gipson of Morrilton; brothers, Danny (Evelyn) Gipson of Morrilton, Jimmy Gipson of Atkins, and Bobby Gipson of Maumelle; sister, Judy (Bobby) Higgins of Atkins; grandchildren, Paula (Gary) Mainard, David (Stacy) Fuller, Jacob Hayre, and Erin Upchurch; and great grandchildren, J.J. Hayre, Jon Mainard, Conner Hayre, Reece Upchurch, Lorelei Downey, Gabby Azmat, and one on the way. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 22, at the Harris Chapel with Bro. Clayton Nichols officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
Carl Edmond Gipson, age 85, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born January 24, 1934 in Atkins, Arkansas, a son of William Calvin Gipson and Alta Bernice Faucett Gipson. He retired in 1992 as the Police Chief... View Obituary & Service Information