Clinton Gist

Clinton Gist, 82, of Anderson was called to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gooden and Hattie Gist; and siblings, Goldie, Jimmy, Ralph, and Granddaughter, Kaylei Jones. Clint was born in Grassy Cove, TN, and served his country in the Army from 1959-1961. Clint and Nell moved to Indiana in 1964, after which Clint started his 28-year career at Emge Packing Co. Upon Emge Packing Co’s closure he decided to open his own feed business at the family homestead in 1992. Clint had a unique talent for captivating others with stories (or an occasional lie or two) and quickly built a successful business with a loyal clientele, several of whom became life-long friends. Due to the success of Gist Feeds, Clint and Nell decided to expand the family business into a full feed mill and purchased McGowen Grain in 1998. Gist Feeds (operated by Clint and his son Greg), quickly became a local haven for friends and farmers to come and share stories and tall tales. When not working long hours at Gist Feeds Clint could be found tending to his beautifully manicured lawn and working with Nell in their garden. Clint enjoyed fast cars, fast horses, and most especially rabbit hunting with his favorite hunting buddy, Brown Man (Jim Brown). Clint never lacked for a hilarious reply in any situation and this is something that will be profoundly missed. Clint was the kind of man that was always quick to help others and would not think twice about giving someone the shirt off his back (if he was actually wearing one). More than anything he loved his family and did his best to ensure they knew that. It’s difficult to encompass the spirit of such a good man in so short a space, but his memory will forever remain with all those who loved him, and those he loved in return. Clint’s family would like everyone this article reaches to take a moment to reflect on those you love, and like Clint, never pass on an opportunity to remind them. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nellie Gist; daughter, Lisa Gist-Coffel; son, Greg Gist {Michelle}; grandchildren, (Sara {Adrian} Shumate, Molly Jones, Gavin Gist, Garth (Lauren} Gist, Zechariah Coffel, and great-granddaughter, Lily Shumate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Loose Funeral Homes and Crematory from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at the funeral home at 1:00 pm with visitation one hour prior. Benny Price and Greg Gist will officiate.

Clinton Gist

March 17, 1941 - April 7, 2023