Ron was born in Cape Girardeau, MO, to Mary Louise and Seibert Gipson. Ron graduated from MacArthur High School in 1960. He worked at the Herald & Review in the 70s, before moving to Roseville, CA, where he worked at The Press Tribune. He later owned his own office furniture business.
Ron was active in the Decatur Jaycees, Kiwanis and his children's sports teams. He was a board member of the Roseville Chamber of Commerce. Ron was fond of contributing to his community and volunteering. He was an avid fan of the San Francisco Giants and 49ers.
In 2013, Ron and his wife Kate retired to Florence, OR.
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