Frank Stinecipher, 81, of Red Bank, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 after a short illness. A native Chattanoogan, he attended Normal Park, Northside Junior High, and City High School. He also attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and was a graduate of the University of Chattanooga.
He was a long time member of Pilgrim Congregational Church where he sang in the choir, served as president of the Men’s club, and was chairman of the Facilities Commission. In recent years, he was a member of Rivermont Presbyterian Church.
As an electrical engineer, he spent his entire professional career of 45 years with Combustion Engineering Inc., during which time he worked on projects for the company in Japan, China, and Mexico. In retirement he pursued special interests of his- gardening, helping others, and collecting and restoring antique clocks.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse F. Stinecipher Sr. and Gladys Marshall Stinecipher, and a grandson, Sean Ross
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jane Lewis Stinecipher; two daughters, Jancie Hatcher of Dawsonville, Georgia and Julie Ross (Dave) of Cary, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Erin and Leah Hatcher, and Ellie and Andrew Ross; two sisters, Patricia Willis of Alta Dena, California and Mary Campbell of Dixon, New Mexico; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Seepe of Chattanooga and Margaret Chester (Chad) of Sweetwater, Tennessee; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 17th from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM at Chattanooga Funeral Home North Chapel, 5401 Hwy 153. Funeral services will be at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike, on Monday, April 18th at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow at Chattanooga Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Barnabas or the Congregational Care Committee of Rivermont Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.
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