David Lee Gilpin
1946 – 2020
David Lee Gilpin, 73 of Edmond, OK passed away on January 17, 2020. He was born on September 23, 1946 to John Andrew Gilpin and Dorothy LaMae Gilpin in Edmond, OK. He married Linda Lois Ault on September 17, 1966. David started out working for Catlin Aviation in Oklahoma City when he and Linda were first married. During that employment, he got his private pilot’s license, something he was always proud of. He loved flying small planes. After briefly working a couple of other jobs, David began his job in law enforcement that was to be his life career. He started out at Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office as deputy sheriff. From there he went to the Bethany Police Department as a police officer. David then went to work for Putnam City Campus Police Department, where he retired after 20 years. He was preceded in death by his father, John Andrew Gilpin. David is survived by his wife, Linda Gilpin, children, Denise (Robert) Tanner, Julie Cherry, David (Sarah) Gilpin; grandchildren, Cory Tanner, Morgan Tanner, Denver Gilpin, Kourtney Daylor, Colton Gilpin, Emma Cherry, Brooks Gilpin; Mother, Dorothy LaMae Gilpin; siblings, Carol (Rusty) Wooden, Anita (Clyde) Jones, and John Matthew (Christie) Gilpin.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, OK.
David was a long time friend of mine. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May God be with you during this time of sorrow.
Thank you, Jerry. I know David counted you as a good friend!
Linda, my heart goes out to you and your family. I lost Carl on 1/11. Huge whole in my heart but he is no longer in pain and that is a comfort. I am sure you will feel the same way. He would have been 78 on the 13th of December. It is not easy. Waves of grief will hit you when least expected. You don’t have to be strong you just need to start every day knowing God has a plan. Family is very important and you have lots. My love to you and yours. Glo
Thank you, Glo. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers!
Linda
Linda, I was so sorry to read about David! Always remember our times on Holly Hill Road when the kids were little!
Stephanie Harris (old neighbor and friend)!
Stephanie, oh my, that was a long time ago, wasn’t it! I hope you and your family are well.
Linda.
I was so sorry and surprised to hear of David’s death
He was a friend from high school. He made me laugh. Good memories. Prayers for you and family. Marquetta Oxford Childs
Thank you, Marquetta.