Fred Gipson
1908–1973 (age 65)
Author
Biography
Fred Gipson chronicled the life of rural Texas through stories that sprang from his boyhood days and his deep affection for the state's wide-open spaces. He captured listeners' hearts with novels such as Old Yeller, blending frontier adventure with tender portrayals of family and resilience.
Gipson's work resonated far beyond the page, offering generations a window into the values and struggles of rural life, and he is honored among the guardians of Texas history at Texas State Cemetery.