Thomas Frank Sipes

Thomas Frank Sipes, 86, passed away Nov. 24, 2018, in Meadows Manor North. He was born Nov. 7, 1932, in Vigo County, to Emmett Fay Sipes and Helen Gertrude (Kintz) Sipes. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Stewart Sipes. Tom is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy J. (Loser) Sipes; son, Tom and his wife Deanna; two grandchildren, Justin Sipes and Courtney Sipes; and several nieces and nephews. He was a retired electrician and a 65-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 725; Tom was a member of the Indiana National Guard, the William Penn-Merged Lodge 727 Free & Accepted Maspms, Zorah Shrine, and the Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute, where he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award in recognition of his outstanding, devoted service to Free Masonry on June 17, 1989. Visitation will be Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. in Roselawn Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home, with Pastor Bill Felts officiating. Tom will be laid to rest in the Chapel of Memories in Roselawn Memorial Park. Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net