Mr. James Nipper passed away on December 12, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born October 1, 1934 to the late Milbra and Lucille Nipper.
He is preceded in death by his wife Maxine Nipper; son, Lonnie Coleman; brothers, Clayburn Nipper, William Nipper, Hollis Nipper and sisters, Carolyn Woodson, Kate Nipper and Sarah Nipper.
He is survived by his sons, James (Carolyn) Coleman, Donnie (Brenda) Coleman; brothers, Earnest Nipper and Paul Nipper and sisters, Virgina Lorance and Mary Barrett and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Pineview Memory Gardens with Pastor Mark Andrews officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2900 Citizens Pkwy Alabama Highway 22 North, Selma, AL 36701
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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