Frank (Sonny) Gipson III

Frank (Sonny) Gipson III, 82, of Carnesville went to be with the Lord on January
25, 2022. He passed peacefully at his home with his loving family at his bedside. He
had bravely fought a courageous battle against Parkinson’s disease and dementia for
several years.

He was born June 28, 1939 to the late Frank, Jr. and Ebbie Chambers Gipson of
Carnesville. A lifelong resident of the Carnesville area, he was a well-known farmer. He
had been a poultry grower since 1962. He was a humble, hard-working, quiet Christian
gentleman, with deep convictions. He loved his Lord, his family, and his church. He had
been a faithful member of Middle River Baptist Church for 62 years and attended as long
as his health permitted. In the past, he served on various committees and had been a
deacon. The Senior Men’s Sunday School class was special to him.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Juanita Martin Gipson
of the home, his son Mark Gipson of Carnesville, his daughter and son in law, Becky
Gipson Jameson (Michael), of Toccoa. He was ‘Papa Sonny’ to his 5 beautiful
grandchildren. Twins, Meghan and Lauren Jameson, Breanna Gipson, Seth Jameson, and
Camille Gipson. Also, Lauren’s fiancé, Seth Masten; one brother, Tim Gipson of
Carnesville, and one sister, Susie Gipson Coleman of Charleston, West Virginia.
Also surviving are brothers and sisters in-laws; Wayne and Connie Martin, Mike and
Teresa Martin, Bobby and Marie Martin and Jane Gipson, all of Carnesville. Several
nieces, nephews and cousins.

A home-going service will be held held Friday, January 28, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at
Middle River Baptist Church, officiated by his pastor Phillip Garrett and former pastors,
John Swanger and Paul Jameson. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Serving as
pallbearers were nephews, Jonathan Martin, Kyle Martin, Austin Martin, Michael Busby,
Zach Gretsch, and Matthew Garcia.

The body is at the Ginn Funeral Home. The family is at the home and will receive
friends from 6 until 8 Thursday evening at the funeral home. Condolences may be left
for family at ginnfuneralhome.com.