Rev. Joseph H. Liptrap

Reverend Joseph H. Liptrap, 80, of Daleville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 10, 2009, after a long illness. He was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia on August 18, 1928 and was preceded in passing by his father, Massie Samuel Liptrap; his beloved mother, Helen Fridley Liptrap; brothers, Emitt Liptrap, Massie Liptrap, Walter (Jack) Liptrap, Allen Liptrap; sisters, Lib Kern, Marie Garnsey, and Janie Prevette. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Billie; son, Joseph David Liptrap and his wife, Brenda; daughter, Susan Dallas Miller; son, Mark Allen Liptrap; daughter, Kimberly Jo Truett and her husband, Danny; grandchildren, Jessica Madonia and her husband, Chris, Brittany Liptrap, Samantha Liptrap, Brooke Liptrap, Jennifer Liptrap; great-grandchildren, Brennon and Tyler Madonia; brother, Freddy Liptrap; sister, Edna Whiteside; and many nieces, nephews, and their extended families.
Joe (Tookie) attended Mars Hill College, served in the Army, played Minor League Baseball for the Dodgers and coached at the Boys Home in Covington. He was a Lay Minister ordained in 1969, serving churches throughout Maryland until his early retirement from Sears. He then became a full-time minister at churches in Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia, working part-time at Krogers and McDonalds, retiring when he physically could no longer perform his duties. He touched many lives and so many lives touched him. He was a good, kind and loving man with lifelong spiritual devotion to the Lord.
The family would like to thank the staff at Carrington Place for their years of devoted care to Joe, Mr. Blue Eyes. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel with Dr. Robert G. Moore III officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909.