Ted Gipson (June 2, 1931 - April 2, 2014) Ted Gipson, 82, of Gilmer, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Pittsburg, Texas. Ted was a Baptist and worked as a carpenter. A private service will be held at a later date. Grubbs-Loyd is in charge of arrangements. Ted was born in Quitman, Texas on June 2, 1931 to Herman and Susie Gipson. Surviving Mr. Gipson is his partner Joyce McCollum of Pittsburg; son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Teresa Gipson of Grice; daughter Sandy Gipson of Grice; brothers: Tommy Gipson of Grice and Hoot Gipson of Tyler. He is also survived by one granddaughter, Natalie Hennessy of Spring, Texas and one great granddaughter Lila Hennessy also of Spring, Texas as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.com.