James Hippe Obituary
Mr. Hippe was born on February 17, 1945, to the late James B. and Virginia Hippe. He was a Veteran of the United States Army Reserves 100th Division. Jim was retired from the City of Frankfort Police Department after 22 years of service. Following retirement, he worked at Farmer's Bank as a courier, and served the Legislative Research Commission and Kentucky House of Representatives as security. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #530 and Fraternal Order of Police. Jim was an avid gardener and fisherman, where he enjoyed spending time at Dale Hollow Lake.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Wilma Pulliam Hippe; daughters, Kathy Marshall (Bruce) and Beth Johnson (Tony); grandchildren, Kristen Dedman (Chase), Von Marshall, Drew Marshall, Avaya James Johnson, and Naya Mae Johnson; sisters-in-law, Vicky Pulliam and Missy Marshall (David); brothers-in-law, George Pulliam and Edgar Pulliam, Jr.; and beloved nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Bruce Marshall, Von Marshall, Drew Marshall, Tony Johnson, Chase Dedman, and David Marshall.
Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.
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James and Gloria Hippe Donnell
November 7, 2024
Jimmy is a first cousin. He and Wilma are special family. Our sympathies to Wilma, girls and family. RIP.
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