Alvin L Gipson Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Alvin L. Gipson Sr., also known as “Big Al” was born September 24, 1935, in Theodore, AL to Jessie and Corine Gipson. Big Al transitioned from this life on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital. A native of Mobile, AL, he was employed by General Motors, and a member of UAW Local 14 until retiring after 33 years. Alvin was a veteran of U.S. Army, serving during the Korean conflict, a member of the Elk Lodge #4, also a Mason of Grand Central Lodge with an affiliation of Racheal Chapter #3. Big Al enjoyed talking nationwide on his CB, and riding cross country on his motorcycle The Ohio Players.Alvin is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Audrey Gipson; sons, Alvin L. Gipson Jr., Lemuel Gipson of Toledo, OH, Christopher (Erica) Thompson of Detroit, MI; daughters, Marie Chestang, of Prichard, AL, Rosalind and Velicia Gipson of Toledo, OH; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers; sisters; special nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.Visitation will be Friday 5:00-8:00 p.m. with wake services Saturday 10:00 a.m., followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Shirley Sparks officiant. Interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com