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- Russell Earl Hippensteel, 82, of 105 Kay Drive, died Monday, November 9, 2010, peacefully at his home. He fought a courageous battle with Alzheimers for three years.
Born in Robinson, IL, he was a son of the late Clayson Vincent and Kathleen Russell Hippensteel. He was a graduate of Findlay College, Findlay, OH and did graduate work at Perdue University. He was the President of Hip Truss Inc. and a Past President of the Simpsonville Rotary Club and a recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award. Mr. Hippensteel was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Greenville and the Fellowship Sunday School Class and served various roles in the church throughout the years. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He rode his bicycle from Toledo, OH to Pensacola, FL twice, setting the amateur record on his second trip in 1950. He truly loved his God, his family, and his work.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Grace Fields Hippensteel; two sons, Stephen Earl Hippensteel, William Russell Hippensteel; and two brothers, Clayson V. Hippensteel, Jr. and Max Hippensteel. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Dr. John Hippensteel.
Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church with Reverends Charlie Summey and Gareth Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be prior to the service on Friday from 1 pm until 2 pm at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity UMC; 2703 Augusta Street; Greenville, SC 29605.
The family is at the home.
Fletcher Funeral Service, Fountain Inn
Published in The Greenville News from Nov. 11 to Nov. 17, 2010 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greenvilleonline/obituary.aspx?n=russell-e-hippensteel&pid=146542798#sthash.ZnMq2Brq.dpuf
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1928 - 2010 (82 years)