Bruce Lee Pippin
January 4, 1950 ~ December 27, 2002
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden - Bruce Lee Pippin, 52, of Thumper Lane, died Friday, December 27, 2002 in a Hendersonville hospital.
A native of Eufaula, Alabama and a resident of Buncombe Co. for most of his life, he was a son of Johnnie Mae Stanford Pippin Wooten of Eufaula and of the late Comer Pippin. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Pippin, who died in 1999.
He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was an eighteen year employee of the CP&L Skyland plant.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Connelly Pippin, two daughters, Shellie Ranea Pippin Edwards of Arden and Elizabeth Joy Pippin of Arden; two grandchildren, Kristen Faith Huntley and Christopher Childs Huntley; and a brother, Ben Pippin of Eufaula, Ala.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Revs. Greg Pippin and Carl Bishop. Burial will follow in the Avery’s Creek Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Don M. Pippin, Mark Pippin, Steve Pridmore, Brad Pridmore, Adam Boone and Richie Dusinberre.
His family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 pm Monday at the funeral home on Long Shoals Road.
Memorials may be made to the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, 500 Morris Ave., Springfield, NJ 07081.
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We are so sorry to hear about your father, Elizabeth. Our prayers will certainly be with you, your mother and sister during this time. Misty thought the world of your father. He will surely be missed!
Mary: I have always admired your attitude for the past past three years. You have always shown a postive attitude and have taught me to be more thankful for the blessings we have. Pat and I are deeply sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you
Cliff & Pat Laugher
mary sorry we could’nt be there but our love and thoughts are with you and your family love the king family
mary sorry we could’nt be there but our love and thoughts are with you and your family love the king family
WE WERE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU
WE WOULD ILKE TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES AND SURE WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS I AM ETTA MARIE ‘S SON BRUCES COUSIN
I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL IN THE FAMILY
I WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR ALL OF YOU SO I AM SENDING MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Mary, Elizabeth, Shellie, Steve, Kristen, and Christopher:
We are so sorry to hear of the death of your husband/father/grandfather! You ALL will be in our thoughts, but most especially in our prayers! May God bless you and watch over you in these hard times!!
Shellie and kids…remember we love you a lot and will be in touch with you soon!!!
Mike, Mell, Destin, and Jax
Elizabeth,My parents told me today about the passing of your father. I am truly sorry. Just know that you have a lot of family and friends who care about you. Lean on them in this time of need. God bless.
Mary. I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you and may God give you His grace and comfort at this time. Brenda Littrell Hudgins
Mary and family, we are so shocked and sorry to hear about Bruce. We are thankful that we got to meet him last summer when we visited Becky. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nurses/Physical Therapists from VHP would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mary, Elizabeth, Shellie & family
We cannot express how much all of you mean to us. Bruce was one of our closet friends. A void will be in our lives forever. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Mary,
I have been out of town with my
daughter due to a serious illness with her new baby. I read this
announcement re: your husband…and
I can only say, I have you and your
family in my thoughts and prayers.
You are, indeed, a good friend.
Mary and family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Bruce’s passing. At times like this, its hard to find the right words to express our sorrow. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers, and will remain there.
Mary,
I’ve been out for the last week with the birth of our son and just heard about Bruce. I’m deeply sorry. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Don’t hesitate to call if you need anything.
Sincerely,
Jamie Hill
Elizabeth, Mary and Shelly…
I am so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful father/husband, a best friend to all of you. My life is blessed in knowing Brucie and sharing in some of your wonderful family laughter and smiles. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
A very special love…
Elizabeth, Mary and Shelly…
I am so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful father/husband, a best friend to all of you. My life is blessed in knowing Brucie and sharing in some of your wonderful family laughter and smiles. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
A very special love…
Elizabeth, Mary and Shelly…
I am so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful father/husband, a best friend to all of you. My life is blessed in knowing Brucie and sharing in some of your wonderful family laughter and smiles. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
A very special love…
Elizabeth, Mary and Shelly…
I am so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful father/husband, a best friend to all of you. My life is blessed in knowing Brucie and sharing in some of your wonderful family laughter and smiles. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
A very special love…
Elizabeth, Mary and Shelly…
I am so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful father/husband, a best friend to all of you. My life is blessed in knowing Brucie and sharing in some of your wonderful family laughter and smiles. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
A very special love…
Mary & Family
I read about Bruces death in the paper Sunday. My family wants to send our condolances to all of you.
He was a good friend for the short time that I knew him at Thomas and those good picnics. Our hearts and prays go out to you all.
The Savages
Hi Mary and family,
I hope you remember me. I am Benny and Danny’s sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. I will always remember Bruce’s great smile and wit. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call on me. May God comfort you and your family
Love, Patsy Boone
Hi Mary and family,
I hope you remember me. I am Benny and Danny’s sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. I will always remember Bruce’s great smile and wit. If you need anything, please don’t hesitate to call on me. May God comfort you and your family
Love, Patsy Boone
Elizabeth, Mary, Shellie, Kristen and brother…….I’m so very sorry. You were all so blessed to have such a wonderful man in your life. I hold memories of your family very close. I feel very special to have known such a great man. Please know that I am praying for you all.
love…….