OBITUARY
Kenneth R. Hipps Jr.
December 5, 1926 – November 30, 2012
Kenneth Roy Hipps, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012. He was born on December 5, 1926 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Kenneth Roy Hipps, Sr., and Elma Shindler Hipps. He was a veteran having served in the Army during World War II. After the war he was a licensed pilot and flew out of the Mile Branch Airport near his family’s home. For most of his life he was self employed and involved with site clearing, heavy equipment, cattle, sheep and tree farming. Kenneth is preceded in death by his mother, father and sister Betty Hipps. He is survived by daughters, Audrey Campbell and Brenda Clower, brother Frank Hipps and several grand and great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. The family visitation to greet friends will be held on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 10:00am until 11:00am in the Chapel of Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Funeral Home, 7242 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL. 32205. Funeral Service will follow family visitation at 11:00am. Burial will be at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery, Jacksonville, FL.
Services
- Visitation Wednesday, December 5, 2012
- Funeral Service Wednesday, December 5, 2012
REMEMBERING
Kenneth R. Hipps Jr.
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RECEIVE UPDATESJanuary 2, 2013
Kenneth Hipps inspired me as a youth. He was a mentor and great friend. I was saddend to hear of his passing. As a Military man myself for nearly 30 years I salute him. I am sorry I was unable to attend his services. Me and my family send our blessings. I have many found memories to cherish of him.
LT Keith Kennedy and Family
Naval Station Great Lakes IL
jerry sizemore
December 8, 2012
I'm happy to had the opportunity to meet Mr. Hipps earlier this year. He was a very kind and gentle man. We will miss him. He loved his sheep!
Eunice Henderson
December 8, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary Groves
December 6, 2012
I share your sadness Frank. We met only fleetingly but Kenneth and his tiny dog left a powerful imprint...
We can't see where he's going Lord but we can sure see where he's been!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Mary Groves from Australia
Jerry & Debbie Perry
December 6, 2012
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Kenneth was a true gentleman and will be missed. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 5, 2012
I will miss Mr.Kenneth coming into my stored(Marietta feed) to get his cow feed. Many of times we would seat and talk I'll miss those talks. I am very sorry for the hipps family for the lose of a good and kind man. Sally higginbotham
Mary Anne and Joanne
December 5, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the love of friends and family surrounding you.
Tom and Roma Cox
December 5, 2012
We wish we could wave a magic wand, and take away the sorrow you must now be feeling. But we are sending our love and prayers to the whole Hipps Family.
Sammy Norman
December 5, 2012
Audrey,I am sorry about your Daddy. He was always so kind to me. I spent some time with him at your house about two months ago he needed help with the pool. I always enjoyed talking to him. I will be praying for your family. Please call if you need anything.
Archie and Susan Powell
December 4, 2012
Sorry to hear about Kenny. He will be missed.
December 4, 2012
To the Hipps Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing. It was just last week when in town that we spoke. He was truly a wonderful man and a great friend to my entire family and will be greatly missed..Our thoughts are with your family at this very sad time in your lives. May God Bless you all...
Mary Wheeler Wisniewski and daughter Cori
Jackie and Jake Wheeler
December 4, 2012
To the entire Hipps family - our deepest sympathy go out to you. We are at a complete loss for words. We had just spoke with him on Thursday. There are no words to ease your pain during this difficult time but if there is anything that we can do, please let us know. May you all find the strength to continue on for we know how difficult it can be. May he rest in peace.
Bob Brown
December 4, 2012
So very sorry for your loss. Kenneth will be greatly missed. Enjoyed talking with him and his stories. My prayers are with all of you.
Bill and Helen Blount
December 4, 2012
Dear Audrey: We were deeply saddened to hear of the death of your father. I know your faith and courage will bring you peace even in the mist of this great sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy is with you and your family.
Robert and Lynne Brooks
December 4, 2012
We are deeply saddened to lose our friend and lifelong neighbor. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Hipps family.
Nancy Cox-Kirby
December 4, 2012
Brenda and family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. When a parent passes away it's difficult to understand why, but he is no longer suffering or in pain. Remember him always, like it was when you were little. He will always be in your hearts and memories.
Earl Graves
December 4, 2012
Sorry to hear about Kenneth. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family
Skip and Kaye Lunsford
December 4, 2012
Frank,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. Our prayers and thoughts for you and your family.
Skip and Kaye
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