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William Limbrick Obituary
William T. (Chip) Limbrick, Jr. William (Chip) Limbrick, of Armuchee, GA passed away on April 11, 2020. Chip was born September 30, 1942 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, to William Thomas and Olyvee Folden Limbrick. He graduated from James Monroe High School and moved to Georgia in 1961. He received degrees from Georgia Military College, Berry College, Ole Miss, and Jacksonville State College. He began teaching biology at Armuchee High School in 1967 and retired in 1997. He loved teaching and his students, and they loved him and respected his unique teaching methods. He was Teacher of the Year and Star Teacher eight times. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Ellen; two daughters, Laurie Limbrick-Thompson, her husband, Wyatt Wheeler Thompson, Jr. (Pete), Raleigh, NC and Allison Limbrick; three grandchildren, Caroline Coyle and her husband, Alex, Covell Folden Thompson, and Wyatt Wheeler Thompson III. He is also survived by brother, Ted Limbrick and his wife, Joan, and nephews, Christopher and Cameron, Fredericksburg, VA and sister, Vaughan Limbrick, Alexandria, VA. Chip enjoyed canoeing, fishing, gardening, music, photography, and travel. He and Ellen traveled to all 50 states, seven continents, and visited over 37 foreign countries. He always liked to return to Fredericksburg and fish the Rappahannock River with his fishing buddies. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Rome/Floyd Humane Society, 518 Broad St, Rome, GA 30161
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Mark Lowe
October 15, 2021
Mr. Limbrick was one of a handful of teachers I've had in high school or college that had the ability to make you want to learn and made it fun. Photography was the best class ever taught at Armuchee. Learning how to gather wild plants and cooking them in Biology class was a valuable tool I still think about today. Mr. Harris teaching math and Mr. Shelnutt teaching English were right up there with Mr. Limbrick in my high school experience. I remember one man at Georgia Tech that taught Laser theory and application. I thought of Mr. Limbrick when he was talking to the class while using similar hands on teaching methods.
David Sharpe
January 14, 2021
Didnt know Mr. Limbrick had passed. I can honestly say I stunk at Biology and Chemistry, but he made stinking at something fun. I will never forget how he used to peel an apple in class or raising fruit flies in a piece of carpet on the wall. Always had a funny way of getting someone's attention, "Ya'll Listen"
Harry Crisp
May 18, 2020
It was a great privilege to have known Chip over the years since school days in Fredericksburg. He was a very unique person with a great interest in all things and a terrific sense of humor! It is no wonder he was such a wonderful teacher. Bobby and I remember fondly our visit to his home in Armuchee. He and Ellen were so gracious and kind to us! We will greatly miss him.
Helen Hunter
April 21, 2020
May God comfort you each and every day.Love to you all. Helen and Paul Hunter.
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AT & Eric Masters
April 20, 2020
We are so sorry for this loss. Chip was an inspiration to so many, and we are blessed to have wonderful memories with him.
Heather & Aaron
April 19, 2020
Were so sorry for your loss, LB. Chip was such an interesting man to talk to, and obviously a great father and leader. Thinking of you and sending love to your family from across the country. Xoxo
David Willis
April 16, 2020
Sincere condolences to the family. You are blessed to have had Chip in your life. Chip was one of the best and most dynamic teachers I've ever had. He cared and he challenged. I recall riding my bicycle around collecting plant specimens for one of his projects. My first concert was due to him. My first Chinese food was provided by him. I would sometimes visit his home while I was in college and very much regret not staying in touch. We all want to leave the world a better place. He actually did it. My degree is in Biology with a Chemistry minor....some thanks go to Chip.
David Howard
April 15, 2020
Biology is the study of life. Mr. Limbrick taught us more than how to study life...but how to live it.
Janice Jones
April 15, 2020
I was just talking about him to my daughter the other day. I had thistle in my yard and I told her about frying the thistle and making Rose petal cake and how much I loved that class and she looked at me and said "momma how many times are you going to tell that same story". He made class so fun to be there every day. He was a wonderful person and teacher. You will be in our thoughts and prayers and I pray that God will comfort you and keep you during this time. (Armuchee High Class of 1984)
Brooke Thompson
April 15, 2020
Chip will be missed - prayers are with family and friends during this time.
Bryan Presley
April 14, 2020
Class of 1994
Thomas Warren
April 14, 2020
Condolences to the family from one who grew up on the same block as Chip in Fredericksburg in the forties and fifties and fondly remembers him and his family. Tom Warren, Crewe, Virginia. JM1957
Sherry Warner
April 14, 2020
Im so sorry for your loss. Chip was a great man and a great father. Sending love to the whole family and praying for peace during this difficult time.
Carrie Powell
April 14, 2020
You've left a mark that will never be forgotten.
Carrie Carter Powell
AHS c/o 1995
Terry Lingerfelt
April 14, 2020
Went to Berry and fished with Chip at the Reservoir several times and enjoyed his company very much ! Chip will be missed by many!
Nona Anthonu
April 14, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Arleen (Pope) Smith
April 14, 2020
Ellen and family so sorry to hear about your husband and the girls father. Prayers sent up for comfort...
Brad & Mary Ellen Chewning
April 14, 2020
What a special person! It was my good fortune to have had this long time friend starting in our youth in Fredericksburg. We are saddened to lose Chip but it makes us want to think back to the good times, the funny times and the friendship that was so important. That gives us comfort.
One of Chip's lasting legacies is the positive influence he made on his many students.
He leaves a void in the lives of all those he touched. We will miss him.
Tim McCollum
April 14, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Mr. Limbrick was always one of my favorite teachers during high school at Armuchee. I thoroughly enjoyed his photography classes and all that I learned from him. He will be sorely missed. May God bless and watch over your family always.
Danny Wiseman
April 13, 2020
A beloved and passionate teacher that inspired his students. He was the best. Armuchee was blessed to have Chip and we were are all better for knowing him.
Crystal Bailey
April 13, 2020
He was the best teacher at Armuchee High hands down. He made learning biology and chemistry fun. I was very fortunate to have him as a teacher. He will be greatly missed. Prayers to the family at this time.
Charles Bandy
April 13, 2020
The Armuchee Community and world have lost a wonderful man, teacher and inspiration. My sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Limbrick.
Melanie Falls
April 13, 2020
There will never be another like him. I was blessed to have him as a teacher
One of the finest
Hope the coming days are filled with peace, joy, laughter and happy memories
Jill Pic
April 13, 2020
Thinking of you all with love. Ill see Chip in every bird and fish and flower.
Melanie Caldwell
April 13, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Byron Nix
April 13, 2020
Ellen and Family: I loved Chip so much. i had 40 years in Education and i often told many that the Best Teacher I ever knew was a Biology Teacher in Armuchee Georgia. I can just see the Mrs. WREN contest the last day before Christmas Break. He inspired his students more than anyone i have ever known. He was a great friend and had a tremendous personality. He made my three years at Armuchee High School 1979-1982 a joy that is a treasured memory. May God Bless You and Family. Byron Nix.
Josie Epps Brooks
April 13, 2020
My life as an Educator was inspired by Mr. Limbrick. I graduated from Armuchee High in 1976. Mr. Limbrick was my Biology and Photography teacher. As a teacher I wanted to be just like him - I wanted his passion for life, his love for all students, his desire for all to do ones best, and more importantly his caring soul. He was my role model to reach lives through teaching. He has made a tremendous impact on thousands of lives! God used him well while he was on Earth. Prayers to his family and friends. Fly high my teacher!
Robert Joyce
April 13, 2020
He was an awesome teacher, always enjoyed his classes. He will be missed.
Amanda Lewis-Greene
April 13, 2020
Mr.Limbrick was one of a kind! He was a great teacher and he will be missed! Armuchee High School Class of 1995
Sherry Jones Evans
April 13, 2020
He was a wonderful man and will truly be missed.
Bill and Marilyn Hester
April 13, 2020
Chip was a true life long friend - unique and special and leaves this world too soon - having added much to the lives of those he taught and those he knew throughout his life.
I have known Chip for nearly 70 years, growing up with him in Fredericksburg, roaming the neighborhoods and streets of Fredericksburg, visiting Chip and Ellen in Milledgeville nearly 60 years ago, and in Armuchee and Fredericksburg at various times since, and here in New Zealand once.
A true and special friend - and thoughts now and always are with Ellen, Allison, Laurie - and Ted and Vaughan.
The world is a better place for having Chip with us. And I am a better person for having him for a friend. He will be missed forever.
Bill and Marilyn Hester
and our children Karen and Kevin
Wellington New Zealand
Lee Hester
April 13, 2020
Love to you, Chip and Family. .... Beautiful Spirit.
Mike Williams
April 13, 2020
You will be missed.
Darrell Lowrey
April 13, 2020
I was there in 1967 when he started and certainly spurred my interest in science
A very good teacher Armuchee was fortunate to have him He will be missed
Pamela Scott
April 13, 2020
He was the best teacher and the coolest back in the day I havent seen him since graduation because I moved away but I will always remember him
Prayers for his wife and family he will certainly be missed
Patricia Atkinson
April 13, 2020
Prayers for all of his family and friends
Jackie Collins
April 13, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Great memories of Mr. Limbrick (Chip), although being and administrator and working with this genius had it's challenges. More fun playing poker outside work. I am planning on riding that Long Black Train someday. See you then.
Bill & Julie Mathis
April 13, 2020
Deepest sympathy.
Pamela McMorrow
April 13, 2020
Mr. Limbrick was an unforgettable teacher. He was always kind and fair!
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