Derrick Gipson

Derrick Gipson, 45, transitioned on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Grenada, MS.

Derrick Gipson was born July 13, 1980 to Adell Ingram and the late Rosemary Gipson as the 5th child and the only boy. Because of his small stature he was given the nickname "PeeWee" by one of his coaches, which stuck with him for the duration of his life. Derrick was a jokester and he never met a stranger. He loved spending time with family and friends, and was always a joy to be around. Although he did not regularly attend church, Derrick loved the Lord.

Derrick received his education from Lafayette County School, and in his early years joined the workforce at Emerson Electric. Derrick later found a passion for cooking, working as a cook at The Volta Taverna for several years, then cooked for Boure' ?, where he worked until he fell ill.

Derrick is remembered by his children, Ashanti (Dedrick) Turnage of Potts Camp, MS, Emiyah Gipson of Coffeville, MS, Jamariun and Demariun Gipson of Abbeville, MS; his father, Adell (Vanessa) Ingram of Aurora, IL; grandson, Dalis Bronson of Potts Camp, MS and granddaughter, A'Nylah Rockette of Coffeeville, MS; bonus children, whom he helped raise, Montez Vaughn, Jack Vaughn, Keyunnia Vaughn, Ayana Jones, and Tiyanna Jones; sisters, Josephine Townsend, Sharon (Charles) Brown, Angelia Gipson, Tywanda Gipson, Latoya (Twan) Mosley, Teresa (Ray) Hickinbottom, Jasmine Williams of Aurora, IL, and Wanda Vaughn; brothers, Bryan Vaughn and Wallace Williams of Aurora, IL; a very special nephew, whom he loved like a brother, Minister Jeremy Gipson; aunts, Kaleista Gipson, Dorthy (Johnny) Turnage, Sandra (Alfred) Jeffries, Melissa Ingram, Christabel Ingram, Karisa Stewart, and Katrina Stewart; uncle, Cecil Ingram; a very special great aunt, Ida Lewis; special friends, McGary Logan, Leslie Burt, Kevin Harden, Felicia Vaughn, and Latoya Turnage, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Derrick is preceded in death by his sweet mother, Rosemary Gipson; grandparents, Adolph and Lizzie Ingram, and Hattie Mae Cook; brother-in-law, Bobby Townsend; aunts, Lorraine (Gerald) Faulkner, Lucy Mae Gipson, and Lora Buffington-Ingram; uncle, Joe Cook; bonus son, Zack Vaughn, and a special friend Ray Brown.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Serenity Funeral Home, 140 N. Memphis St., Holly Springs, MS  38635.

Services will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., at T.O.M.B. Association Building, 20 Highway 334, Oxford, MS  38655.

Body will lie in state one hour before service time.

Burial will take place at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Abbeville, MS.

Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home of Holly Springs, MS.

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