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Obituary
GLEN S. LIPSCOMB
Glen S. (Birdie) Lipscomb, 85 of Barboursville, passed away, Friday, April 30, 2010 in the Emogene Dolin Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 3, 2010 at HENSON MORTUARY with Pastor Brent Beckett and Rev. Tom Sharp officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. He was born January 20, 1925 in Barboursville, WV, the son of the late Claude F. and Dorothy (Steele) Lipscomb. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Frances Hobbs, Mary Alice Fizer and Jean Black; three brothers, Claude Lipscomb, Jr., Everett Lipscomb and Rufus Lipscomb; one son, Patrick (Rocky) Lipscomb. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Catherine (Miller) Lipscomb of Barboursville, WV; two sons and three daughters-in-law, Mike Lipscomb and wife, Marsha of Columbia, SC, Tracy Lipscomb and wife, Bonnie of Barboursville, WV and Donna Lipscomb of Barboursville, WV; two brothers, Jack Lipscomb of Louisa, KY and Bobby Lipscomb of Proctorville, OH; six grandchildren, Brandon Lipscomb of Huntington, WV, Joshua Lipscomb of Apex, NC, Ramie Lipscomb of Columbia, SC, Justin Lipscomb of Delaware, OH, Tyson Lipscomb and Kelsey Lipscomb both of Barboursville, WV; three great-grandchildren, Lachlan Lipscomb of Delaware, OH, Carter Lipscomb and Mackenzie Lipscomb both of Apex, NC. Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was a graduate of Barboursville High School and of Marshall University. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed gardening. He was retired from, INCO with 30 years of service. He was a member of 26th Street Church of Christ. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Henson Mortuary, Barboursville. VFW #9738 will conduct Military graveside rites. The Lipscomb family wishes to give special thanks to Chateau Grove, Wyngate Senior Living Community and Hospice of Huntington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington. HENSON MORTUARY, Barboursville is assisting for the family.
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