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James Lipscomb Obituary

James Thomas (Jimmy) Lipscomb, of Buena Vista, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 13, 2009. Born on November 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Clarence Lipscomb. He is survived by his loving mother, Pearl Lipscomb, of Lexington; his loving and devoted wife and soul mate of 31 years, Cynthia M. Lipscomb. Pappy was a special loving Daddy to his three surviving children, daughter, Tammy Lipscomb Hostetter, of Lexington, son, James P. Lipscomb and wife, Jessica, of Lexington, daughter, Crystal Floyd and husband, Kenny, of Buena Vista. Pappy was also a wonderful Granddaddy to his five precious grandchildren, April Richardson, Leighton Hostetter, Tori Lipscomb, Taylor Lipscomb and Candice Floyd. Jim is also survived by his very special brothers, Tony Lipscomb and wife, Cindy, of Fairfield, Harold Lipscomb, of Alvin, Texas, John Lipscomb and wife, Doris, of Roanoke, and Anthony Lipscomb, of Lexington. He is survived by a very special mother-in-law, "Memaw" Margaret Dyer Argenbright and the late Earl Ryland Argenbright; special sister-in-law, Ellen Austin and husband, David; brother-inlaw, Ron Argenbright and friend, Marty Martin; and many special aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Many thanks to Dr. William Sayre, Dr. Keely and Dr. Terrance May. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009, at 11 a.m. at The Calvary Brethren Church in Buena Vista with Pastor Rick Ramsey and Pastor Sebby Volpe officiating. Internment will follow at Rockbridge Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to his wife for family expenses or you can make a contribution in Pappy's name to any of the following charities, The American Heart Association, The American Diabetes Association or The Myositis Association. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 15, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2009.

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Crystal Floyd

November 14, 2009

Rest in Peace Pappy. I miss you so much already. You were the most wonderful man EVER. I will never let anyone forget you. God has the most perfect angel with him in Heaven now. We all love you so very much!!!!

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