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William John Lipsey

1963 - 2024

William John Lipsey obituary, 1963-2024, Memphis, TN

BORN

1963

DIED

2024

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Bartlett, Tennessee

William Lipsey Obituary

William John Lipsey, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2024. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 26, 1963. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Lipsey Lane, and stepfather, Edward Lane, Sr. He was also preceded in death by his sister Alanna Gay Lipsey.

Bill worked for AutoZone for forty years, spending most of this time serving as Director of Catalog and Content / Director of Catalog Optimization. He had a great love for his family, friends, and AutoZone family. Bill loved fast cars, playing golf, going to Pickwick Lake, and attending his children's sporting events. In addition, Bill was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church.

Bill is survived by his wife April Taylor Lipsey; his daughter, Madison Reese Lipsey; and son, Reid William Lipsey. He is also survived by his two step-brothers, Edward Lane, Jr. (Kim), and Ben Lane (Bridgett).

There will be a visitation and funeral service on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Bellevue Baptist Church, 2000 Appling Road, Cordova, TN 38016. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm and funeral service following at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to West Cancer Foundation https://westcancerfoundation.org/tribute/ or to AutoZone Assistance Fund (AFF) [email protected].

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Published by The Daily Memphian on Jul. 18, 2024.

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The Wheeler Family

July 19, 2024

We lived next door to the Lipsey family when Little Bill was 2. My son and Little Bill were best friends. So very sorry for your loss. They were a wonderful family. May God bless you!

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Bellevue Baptist Church

2000 Appling Rd, Memphis, TN 38016

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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Bellevue Baptist Church

2000 Appling Rd, Memphis, TN 38016

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3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133

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