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Ronald Lipsey Obituary
12/08/1943 - 05/14/2008
CARTHAGE - Graveside services for Ronald Ray Lipsey, 64, of Longview, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Summerfield Cemetery in Judson, with Brother James Winniford officiating. Services are under the direction of Jimerson-Lipsey Funeral Home in Carthage and Rader Funeral Home in Longview.
Mr. Lipsey passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at his home in Longview.
Ronald Ray Lipsey was born December 8, 1943, in Longview, to R.L. "Tight" and Mary Ellen Whitehurst Lipsey. He graduated from Longview High School with the Class of 1962 and attended Kilgore Junior College.
In his early years, Mr. Lipsey worked as a foreman for Lipsey, Inc., a major Gulf Coast pipeline contractor out of Pasadena. He also worked in the Middle East for many years before coming back to the states where he started Lone Star Road Boring in Longview. He was a member of the East Mountain Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his father on September 12, 1982, and his mother on February 9, 2005.
Mr. Lipsey is survived by his wife, Ronnie Lipsey of Longview; two sons, Dalton Lipsey and wife, Vicki of Longview, and Jimmy Ray Lipsey of Longview; one brother, Don Lipsey and wife, Sallie of Carthage; one sister, Mary Ann Lipsey of Spring; two grandsons, Marshall Ray Lipsey and Christopher Allen Lipsey; and two uncles, F.G. "Bubba" Lipsey and wife, Joya of Oakwood, and Allen Gene Whitehurst and wife, Joyce of Longview.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Summerfield Cemetery Assn., P.O. Box 226, Judson, TX 75660.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. this evening, May 16, 2008, at Rader Funeral Home in Longview.
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Betsy Allan
May 20, 2008
I knew Ronald many years ago when we were so young. So many good memories. My prayers are with the family.
Betsy Allan
Lipsey
May 16, 2008
Dear Dalton & Jimmy:
sorry for your loss & sorrow during this time; I will not be able to attend the service but I am thinking of you today
Mary Ann
Mary Ann Lipsey
May 16, 2008
Dalton & Jimmy:
so sorry for your loss and sorrow, I hope your dad is finally "at peace."
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Mike Owens
May 16, 2008
This is so very hard to believe...I just talked to you and now you are gone! I guess God had a better plan for you. My prayers are with your family at this tragic time. God Bless each of you.
Janice McMeans Nutt
May 16, 2008
I was saddened to read of Lipsey's death in the paper today. Just last week we had the nicest visit at a local restaurant revisiting the past and talking about watching our grandsons play baseball. When I was ready to leave and went to pay for my meal, Lipsey had already taken care of it. My sincere sympathy is extended to all the family.
Brad & Jennifer Smallwood
May 16, 2008
Our hearts go out to you and your family. We loved Ronald , he was a blessing. You are in our thoughts, and prayers. Love ~Brad & Jennifer
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Don & Mary Hutchison
May 16, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I will miss getting those phone calls, "Ms. Hutchison, this is Ronald Ray Lipsey, Longview, Texas, what's that sorry husband of yours doing?" It doesn't seem possible that he is gone. Both Ronald Ray and Don thought they would be working together again here in Arkansas, but God had a better plan.
Annette Wallace
May 16, 2008
Dalton and Lipsey Family: I pray that God will provide you and yours with peace and understanding at this dark time in your lives. I'm sure your loved one has made it to his new heavenly home, happy and eager to join in on all the fun activities with the other souls. May you find peace in knowing that you will one day meet again! God Bless.
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