James Howard Hipp

James Howard Hipp

LOGANSPORT, Ind. - James Howard Hipp, 86, Logansport, passed away late Saturday evening, Jan. 22, 2011, in his daughter's home.

Born May 27, 1924, in Rockwell, N.C., he was the son of the late James Henry and Lena Honeycutt Hipp. James worked for many years at North Carolina Finishing Company and was also a painter. He was later employed by Celanese, retiring in 1980.

A World War II veteran, he served in the army artillery division in Europe. James met his wife, Donnie Rebecca Watson, in the movie theater while he was home on leave. They were married in York, S.C., on Sept. 23, 1945.

He loved growing all kinds of vegetables that he often gave to family and friends, and also enjoyed carpentry and making wood crafts. In the winter he loved working puzzles and in the summer, enjoyed fishing.

James was a dedicated father and a very loving grandfather, who spent many hours playing games and cards with his children and grandchildren.

James was a longtime member of Beulah Land Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death were his wife of 63 years, Donnie Watson Hipp; one brother, Carl Thomas; three sisters, Mae Swinson, Bertha Lambert, Ruby Boger; and a grandson, Keith Waller.

Survivors include one son, David Wayne and wife Jekolia of Rockwell; three daughters, Brenda Honeycutt and husband Leon of Salisbury, Linda Trexler and husband Ronnie of Gold Hill, Patricia McHugh and husband Mike of Logansport, Ind.; one sister, Lucille Knight and husband Jarvis of Rockwell; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 at Lyerly Funeral Home.

Service: 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28 in the James C. Lyerly Chapel with the Rev. Ted Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Rowan Memorial Park.

Lyerly Funeral Home is assisting the Hipp family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com