BILLY WAYNE GIPSON, was born August 7, 1950 in Somerville, Tennessee to Virtes and Anna Gipson. He passed away at his home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, January 7, 2024. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Don and Bo Gipson and Charles Fisher. He is survived by his wife, Ann, his daugher, Stephanie Gipson and son, Sean Gipson; his sisters, Mary Jonakin, and Margaret Strain; his brother, Ricky Gipson, and his four year old grandson, Asher Cayde. Billy was a wonderful husband, proud father and very loving Grandpa. He was an awesome brother and was always available to help his family. Billy was very personable, but also a very private person. He loved flying airplanes, fast cars, and motorcycles. He enjoyed hiking on mountain trails. Billy served in the United States Marines Reserve during the Vietnam Era. He received the Outstanding Marine of his Platoon award. Billy was dearly loved, and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Services for Billy will be Thursday January 25, 2024 at Macedonia United Methodist Church, located at 11508 Macedonia Road, Arlington, Tennessee, visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. with funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in Macedonia Cemetery following the funeral service. Arrangements are entrusted to Bartlett-Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bartlett, Tennessee (901) 372-5555;bartlettheritage.com