Clay Hipshire
August 22, 1925 ~ November 27, 2014
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Clay Hipshire, 89, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014.
A native of Morristown, TN, he was the son of the late Mack and Elizabeth Dickerson Hipshire. Clay was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Rhew Hipshire and two sisters.
He was a World War II Marine veteran, a former employee of Akers Central, a teamster and attended Biltmore Holiness Temple and the Open Door Cathedral. He was an avid fisherman and bear hunter and a member of the Big Joe Wilson Bear Hunting Club.
Clay is survived by two daughters, Cindy Carroll and her husband, Bob, of Long Beach, Ca, and Sandra Moss of Arden; three sons, Rudy Hipshire and his wife, Diane, of Arden, Danny Hipshire and his wife, Gail, of Asheville and Randy Hipshire and his wife Kathy of Butler, TN. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, Jason Butler; Steven, Robert, Jeremy and Josh Hipshire; Seth Hipshire; Zack Hipshire and Robbie and Kaci Carroll and nine great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Sunday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Reverend Charles Coxie. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service Sunday at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcomed or memorial contributions may be made to the Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, 31 Glendale Ave., Asheville, NC 28803.
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Our deepest condolences to the entire family.
Polly N. Kiser
Ron and Ann Kiser Fagan
To the Hipshire family:
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your Dad. I have so many fond memories of him. May he rest in peace.
Tommy Koontz
Clay was such a gift to this world. I enjoyed every minute that I spent with him. His laugh was as quick as his gun. Sandy, Cindy, Danny, Rudy and Randy, I know your hearts are broken, but your dad will live forever in your hearts. He left here after celebrating Thanksgiving with his family, and he woke up in Heaven celebrating Thanksgiving with his family there. I love you all.
We are so sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Danny & Gail,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Our prayers are with you as you go through the stress and grief of losing someone so close to you.
Alan & Crystal Rhodes
Gail and Danny, May God grant you peace and grace in the coming days as you deal with the loss of Mr. Hipshire.
Love in Christ,
Dearest Sandra, we are thinking of you and your family during this sad time. You, lovely friend, made such a positive difference in your dad’s life, especially during the time without your mom. Embrace the wonderful memories of the time with your precious father.
Danny, Rudy, Cindy, Sandy
Our entire family offers the deepest sympathy and our sincere condolences. Your Dad and family was one of the foundational families that made Skyland the wonderful place is was and is today. We have such fond memories of our family growing up with your family and sharing life’s wonderful experiences. Skyland and Asheville has lost a wonderful man. We love your family and please know that all of you are so special to us. Love and God’s peace to each of you in your time of sadness. Skyland is a much better place because of your Dad-Clay Hipshire.
Dean and Kim Crisp
Clay was a wonderful man and I will never forget him. I remember our families going to Dreamland and watching the movies on blankets. I will always love this family and you are in my prayers…Claude
My heart goes out to the entire family…may you find strength in all the live and prayers that surround you .
Uncle Clay was a great man and will definitely be missed by many. Praying for each one of you during this difficult time. God Bless !
To the Hipshire family:
Our deepest sympathies to your family in regards to the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. God bless.
Carolyn T. Dunlap
We are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Marcia Hipps
Our thoughts and prayers to the Hipshire family.