Lajuan Dean Gipson of Rockford departed this earthly life February 16, 2023. He was born September 26, 1981 in Rockford the son of Tammy Gipson and Ronald Richmond. Lajuan was a member of Deliverance Crusader.  He attended Guilford High School  recently receiving his diploma.

Lajuan leaves to cherish many loving memories, three sons, Malik, Neekio and Tristin Gipson;  four sisters, Natasha (Pierre) Walker, Shatasha Stewart, Kattai Gipson and Ebony Dandridge; two brothers, Delricco (Caroline) Gipson and Garon Bradford; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He predeceased by his parents.

Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 at Deliverance Crusader 2101 Auburn Street. Visitation will be held  12:00 noon until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.