Larry "L.D." Gipson, age 68 of Drummonds, TN passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 after a long illness.  He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Cristita Gipson; sons, Scotty Gipson (Bridgette) and Billy Gipson (Kristi); three grandchildren, Dalton, Nathan and Avery Gipson; one sister, Judy Higgins, and four brothers, Danny Gipson, Bobby Gipson, Sr., Jimmy Gipson and Carl Gipson.  He is preceded in death by his parents, William C. and Bernice Faucett Gipson and six siblings.

L.D. retired as a Chief Petty Officer after 20 years of dedicated service to the United States Navy, followed by 21 years of service with the Department of Veterans Affairs Police.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, movies and especially loved spending quality time with his family.  His visitation will begin on Thursday, June 14 from 5:00 ~ 7:00 pm.  The funeral service will be on Friday, June 15 at 11:00 am with Danny Berryhill officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will immediately follow.  All visitation and services will be held at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home and Cemetery 6755 Hwy 51 N. Millington, TN 901-872-3375.

For any who would like to purchase a floral tribute for L.D., please contact Millington Florist 4669 Navy Rd. Millington, TN (901)337-2416