Joe Wayne Gipson

Joe Gipson, 75 of Bonita Springs, FL passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs. Joe became a full time resident of Bonita Springs in 2014 when he moved from Linden, Michigan. He was born on April 14, 1944 in Kennett, MO and moved to Flint MI in 1954. He attended Utley School and graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1962 and attended Mott Community College. Joe worked for Montgomery Ward and Consumers Power Company in Flint before beginning a career with General Motors, eventually became an assembly line inspector at their V-8 engine plant in Flint. Joe retired from General Motors in 1997; he earned a builder’s license and spent the rest of his life in the building trades, which he truly loved. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, Joe is survived by the love of his life and spouse of 40 years, Angela (Nee; DiAdamo), his children, Dawn Marie Schuetz (David) and Jeffrey Wayne Gipson (Bobbie), sisters, Barbara Ann (Harry) Janiski, Inez (Danny) Parker and Nancy (Roger) Thornton, as well as his beloved Aunt Betty Walker and grandchildren Amanda (Brian) Schneck and Kenneth Charles Schuetz, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, James Warren and Imogene (Walker) Gipson and his brothers, James Gene Gipson and Bennie Don Gipson. Joe loved boating, sailing, the beaches of southwest Florida, hiking, skiing, kayaking, tennis and biking. He was an avid runner and enjoyed participating in races and marathons. Joe loved working with his hands and was known for his willingness to jump in and help others with any project. He had a smile that lit up a room and had a zest for life. He will be deeply missed by family and many friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00 A.M at Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, 28300 Tamiami Trail South, Bonita Springs, Florida 34134. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe’s memory to Community Cats of Bonita Springs, PO Box 366034, Bonita Springs FL 34136, communitycatsofbonitasprings.org; or Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Ft. Myers FL, 33908, hopehcs.org. Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.

Joe Wayne Gipson

April 14, 1944 - October 7, 2019