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Robert Lipscomb Obituary
Rossmoor, CA
Robert Joseph Lipscomb formerly of Jackson, MS, passed away Wednesday morning, October 30 surrounded by family and friends. Bob touched many lives with his engaging Southern personality and zest for life. Bob was devoted to his family, country, and church.
Bob was born September 16, 1932 and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. He attended the University of the South (Sewanee) and Bowling Green Business University. After graduation, he was commissioned as a Naval officer and served our country in the Pacific theater during the 1950's. After serving his Naval commission, Bob joined IBM where he served in a variety of sales & leadership functions for 25 years. Bob served the Episcopal Church throughout his life serving on the vestry and as senior warden.
Bob was a dedicated husband to Elizabeth Carter Lipscomb to whom he was married for 50 wonderful years. Bob is survived by his three loving sons, Carter Hardy and Foster as well as his four grand children: Brandon, Parker, Preston, and Jordan.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service in his honor on Friday, November 8th at 6:00pm at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Danville, CA. We understand that travel is expensive and ask that out of state friends and family sign his online guestbook (www.legacy.com http://bit.ly/19sxyw0) in lieu of travelling to California for the service. Bob will be cremated and inurned in the columbarium at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco and placed next to Libby's.
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Hardy Lipscomb
July 17, 2017
Chief, thinking of you today and putting your advice you provided me to good use. :) I'm so lucky to have you as a father - thank you for everything! I love you! Hardy
Gary Pittman
July 15, 2017
Miss you man
Hardy Lipscomb
September 17, 2014
Chief, your 3 sons got together last night at Ruth's Chris in Walnut Creek for your birthday. We had a great time and were the loudest people in the place! I know you would love knowing that! We love & miss you and are so blessed to have you as our Dad!
Susan Nunan
September 15, 2014
Wondered why I hadn't heard from you for so long..tried to send your a birthday greeting emailfor tomorrow and it was returned..did a little research and now understand why..always the life of the party and a wonderful interenet spirtual advisor...will never forget meeting you and Libby on the cruise ship when I was just a new travel agent back in 1998..farewell sweet friend..God Bless..so happy that you and Libby are together again.
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Chuck NeSmith
August 12, 2014
Thinking of you today buddy, I miss you so much my good friend, God Bless you.
jess brasher
August 6, 2014
rj, thinking of u last week. spoke with beata saturda, telling him abt riding down st ann & devine where my two best buds resided. we were n jax 4 barba bros funeral & stayed with my grandgtr & her husbndwho hav an apt on peachtree(both sr yr med studnts). could not resist going over a million great memories of bridge avec ur mom & aunt, the girls, the cars, the dates. daze of wine(gin) and roses. c u on the other side. jwb
Hardy Lipscomb
August 5, 2014
Chief, thinking of you today... We miss you very much! Love, Hardy
jesse brasher
December 16, 2013
rj, oh but could we go back and relive that senior year at Central High. c u on the other side. jwb
Alice Sermeno
November 30, 2013
Mr. Lispcomb was a lovely person. I am happy to have met him.
November 9, 2013
May the many life lessons Bob taught each of his sons be a long legacy in your lovely family. Bob was a dear person in my life and I loved him. His service was a beautiful celebration of this remarkable man's life. I will always carry "the cross in my pocket" God bless Janet McCardle
Marilyn Chelini
November 8, 2013
For Bob's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was such a special friend to my brother's family...his love and compassion will carry on. It was mm pleasure to know Bob, even for a short time.
November 6, 2013
May you find comfort from God of All Comfort
Tony Geisler
November 5, 2013
Bob, I truly miss you as you were such an important part of my life. It is a privilege to belong to the Brotherhood which you founded. Hardy, Carter and Foster, you are to be very proud. Your Dad was the ultimate "Gentleman's Gentleman."
Jud Scott
November 5, 2013
Bob, we know you are in the presence of Jesus now and with your beloved Libby. Thank you for all of the wonderful care and love you shared with us all and for your inspiring faith. We will miss you, Brother!
Santos-Robinson Mortuary
November 5, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
November 5, 2013
God Bless you Bob, you immensely enriched my life and will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Looking forward to seeing you again in the next life.
Chuck NeSmith
Jane
November 5, 2013
Hardy ~ I am truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Jane vB
Sean, Lynda, Riley, Sydney Gann
November 5, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rosie Rodrigues
November 4, 2013
It was an absolute joy to know you, Bob. I will miss you greatly, and will remember fondly your kindness, courtliness, charm, and spirituality.
Phil & Susie Caragol
November 4, 2013
What a good man, friend and spirit. Bob, you will be missed by so many people whose lives you've touched. Our prayers go out to your family. Give Libby a hug for us.
November 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go to the lipscomb family I knew Bob and Liz thought Strouds and then saw bob again In IL Pavone he was a real friend and a very nice man.R.I.P. Bob .Brian and Karen Duncan
Don & Angela Thiess
November 3, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lipscomb family at this time. Even though we had not seen Bob too often during these past years, we always enjoyed the times we spent with him. We were blessed to see him recently on his birthday at his favorite restaurant near Rossmoor.
Dick Brown
November 3, 2013
Bev and I offer our deepest sympathy to Carter, Hardy, and Foster and families. We loved Bob (and Libby) whom we have known for many years. They were part of our 4th day Cursillo group. We know he is now with the Lord and his beloved Libby and we will miss him. God Bless
Dick and Bev Brown
November 3, 2013
My families deepest sympathy goes out to Bob and his sons. We will miss him dearly. We all had such great memories of you...With love from the Gary L. Pittman family
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