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Obituary For Levirtis Gipson

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 1:00 p.m., Autumn Woods Cemetery, 4000 W. Northside Drive, Jackson, MS 39209.

“Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble. He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. And doth thou open thine eyes upon such an one, and bringest me into judgment with thee? Who can bring a clean thing out of an unclean? Not one. Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that he cannot pass; Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day. For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant. But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?” Job 14: 1-10

Levirtis Gipson was born October 26, 1953 in Rankin County, Mississippi to Ora Dean Gipson. He was the oldest of ten siblings. At an early age, he confessed Christ and joined the New McRaven Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

He attended Westside Elementary-Junior High School. While Levirtis was a graduate of the 1971 class of Forest Hill High School, he is also a beloved friend of the 1971 class of Sumner Hill High School. Levirtis also attended Jackson State University.

On July 19, 1975, he married his life-long soul mate, Edna Griffin. To this union of forty-five years, they were blessed with two children, Jeffrey Ladell and Tredrick Jermaine. Levirtis Gipson departed this life on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.

He made friends everywhere he went: Working for three decades at G&O Manufacturing where he touched many lives. Later in life, he began working for the Jackson Medical Mall, befriending many others including his good friend Bobby Sawyer. Many evenings, Lee would come home to tell his wife stories of the babies that he transported while he worked as a Bus Driver for Hinds County Project Head Start. He had a soft spot for children. Finally, “Papa Smurf” as he was called by his buddy Greggory Chase and beloved JATRAN family, was a dedicated member and employee for several years.

His memory will be forever cherished by: His loving and devoted wife Edna; two children, Jeffrey Ladell of Humble, Texas and Tredrick Jermaine of Franklin, Tennessee; granddaughter, Khaliyah Zi’ann of Humble, Texas; his mother Ora Dean Gipson McNeil; two sisters, Patricia and Jacqueline Diane; seven brothers, Johnny, James (Jessie), Kenneth (Denise), Glen (Arthurine), Michael, Marvin (Ethel), Charlie (Sonya), all of Jackson, Mississippi; sister-in-law, Brenda (Charles) Hobson and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, William McNeil, grandparents, Lee Bertha and Charlie Dotson, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Odell and Ophelia Griffin and brother-in-law, James Earl Griffin.

Guest Book

On behalf of the New McRaven Hill M B Church Ushers, we pray that our Father that sits high and looks low, will continue to heal and comfort you and your entire family while He carry you through this difficult time.

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On behalf of his JTRAN family we extend our deepest sympathy to the Gipson family. His smiling face will truly be missed by his co-workers.

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My deepest sympathy from Co-worker Mary

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We were co- workers at G&O and I send my condolences to you and the family.

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My condolences to the Gipson family. I'll miss seeing him and that Mexican hat this summer. The Terry family

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Our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies and prayers To Edna your sons, to Mama Dean and the rest of the family. Rest well Lee your work here is done. We'll miss you cousin Gerald & Josephine Rankin

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Our sincere condolences to Mrs Edna and the family. So sorry for your loss. Lee will be missed. Fred and Pat Williams.

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On behalf of the Sumner Hill High Class of 1971, we express our sincere condolences to the family of Levirtis Gipson. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time. Lee's warm and cheerful spirit embraced each of us. He loved his classmates and we loved him. He will be sorely missed. May God give you peace and ease the pain of your loss. Bennie Paige President, Class of 1971

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Rest in peace Levirtis you will be miss from your G&O family

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"Let not your heart be troubled.... Trust God as you celebrate the life of your LOVE ONE. Sis Ledoria Burks (widow of Rev Remus Burks). 2/11/2021

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Headstart will forever be your family. You will truly be missed but never forgotten. RIP our father in heaven has another angel.

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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Levirtis Gipson. He loved all of his chosen family in the Sumner Hill High Class of 1971 as we loved him. He did not miss any of our reunions over the last 45 years. The 50th this year is paused for all. His cheerfulness will be truly missed?❤❤❤❤ Chestine Gray Louis❤

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Condolences to your family from ours. We started out young as friends and remained friends for a lifetime. We will miss you greatly. Love Eternally, Jimmie Norwood & Family

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My condolences to Levirtis's family we were co worker @ G&O May God love bless his family during this time

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Levirtis(Lee) was a friend,a fellow J S U Tiger and my Best man at my weeding. I am sorry we didn't have more time for reflections of our past as well as our present lives. You will be missed, your friend and family Henry and Dianne Amos.

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Hope you feel God's tender loving care and the heartfelt prayers of many who are thinking of you with love. Billy, Marilyn, Brian and Brad Terrell

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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