Frederick Lipscomb

JONESBORO - Frederick "Fred" Mark Lipscomb, 68, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Jonesboro. He was born in Little Rock on Nov. 11, 1955, to James Wood "Pete" Lipscomb of England, Ark., and Emma Sedley Izard Lipscomb, of England and Jonesboro.

Fred was predeceased by his parents and his older brother, James "Jimmy" Izard Lipscomb of Texarkana, Texas.

He is survived by a niece, Morgan Merigrace "Gracie" Lipscomb of Texarkana; an aunt, Imogene "Ditty" Mitts of Jonesboro; and many first cousins.

Fred spent his childhood in the town of England where he began a lifelong interest in music, was a devoted member of the Methodist church, and a hunter and outdoorsman. Fred became a very talented musician, primarily playing the clarinet but also many other instruments. He had an appreciation of all musical styles but was especially fond of the classical and jazz styles.

He began his college studies at the University of Arkansas on a music scholarship where he was a member of the marching band and then graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music.

During his life, Fred participated in community bands and orchestras and taught music at high schools in Arkansas and Missouri, including the high school he attended in England.

Fred spent his later years in assisted living homes in Trumann and Jonesboro, where he made many friends, was well-liked by all, and will be greatly missed.

A private burial and services will be held at a later date and Fred will be interred with his family in the Mulberry Cemetery at England.

Donations in his memory may be directed to the First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro, 801 S. Main St., Jonesboro 72401.

Online registry: www. emersonfuneralhome.com