George Lipe Obituary
Born at Cleveland, MS on March 18, 1959, he was a son of the late George Wilson Lipe and Barbara Carol Buckley Lipe. He grew up in Pine Bluff and graduated from Pine Bluff High School in 1977. George attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he earned degrees in Political Science and Electrical Engineering. He also worked as a graduate assistant for the Razorbacks as a strength coach from 1987-1990.
After graduation, Doobie worked in engineering at various plants and projects in Madison, IN and Blytheville, AR. He returned to Pine Bluff in 2012 to be a caregiver for his parents. He was a substitute teacher at Watson Chapel Schools until health issues in 2020 resulted in him moving to Canton, GA to be near his sister.
George was a volunteer football coach for the Pine Bluff Zebras and was active in South Side Baptist Church and Family Church. He spent his spare time painting, collecting art, and visiting Crystal Bridges Museum.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Jonathan Kyle Lipe.
Survivors include his sister, Kelly Ann Lipe (Annette Swint) of Canton, GA; a brother, John James Lipe (Gayle) of Mooresville, IN; a niece, Amanda Lipe; and a great-niece, Natalie Ping.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Pine Bluff with Brother Charles Lipe officiating.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Fuller Hale-South Funeral Chapel
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For online condolences, please visit www.RobinsonFuller.com
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