Edward Charles Lipscomb

He was born December 10, 1923 to John Thomas and Margaret Helen (Reiner) Lipscomb in Bloomington, IL. He married Dorothy Lowery in 1958, she preceded him in death.

He is survived by sons Edward (Ivette) Lipscomb of Dallas, TX, Mark Lipscomb of Denver, CO, step-daughters Bonnie (Donnie) White of Mississippi, Jane (Harlan) Hieser of Bloomington; seven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Cathleen Lipscomb, six brothers, four sisters, one grandson, two great-grandchildren.

Edward worked as a car inspector at the rail yard for many years. He also enlisted into the United States Army during World War II where he was a clerk typist until his honorable discharge. He enjoyed going to different organizations like the American Legion, Eagles, Elks, VFW, and the Moose. He was a longtime member of Park United Methodist Church, Bloomington.

Funeral service will be Tuesday January 7, 2020, 11:30 a.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10-11:30 a.m. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum in East Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made in Edward’s name to the Park United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.eastlawnmemorial.com.