Charles William Lipford
Born: Thu., Jul. 10, 1930
Died: Wed., May 28, 2014
Visitation
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Sun., Jun. 01, 2014
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sun., Jun. 01, 2014
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Funeral Service
10:30 AM Mon., Jun. 02, 2014
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
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Charles William Lipford, "Sarge", age 83, a resident of Brooklyn Park for 15 years, and previously of Pasadena, died on May 28, 2014 at his home after suffering from congestive heart failure for the past three and a half years.
He was born on July 10, 1930, in Chester, South Carolina, to the late Ethel and Charles Lipford. After graduating from high school, he joined the US Army in January of 1951. Serving for more than 20 years, First Sergeant Lipford earned numerous awards and commendations, including the Good Conduct Medal with silver clasp - 1 loop; Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster; National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; and the Meritorious Service Medal. He was extremely loyal to his family and friends, helping them with whatever they needed and whenever they needed it.
Along with his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years: Joan Lipford, who passed in 2004.
He is survived by his two sons: Keith and Brian Lipford; his two daughters: Susan Dunnigan and Diana Levine; his brother Dennis Lipford; his two sisters: Gloria Happel and Pamela Glasgow; and seven grandchildren.
Family invites friends to visit at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 PM. His Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10:30 AM, followed by his interment, with military honors, in Meadowridge Memorial Park. Feel free to express your condolences here as well.
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Domingo & Karen Rodriguez
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Posted Wed May 28, 2014
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Our dearest friend Sarge ! We have loved you from the first time we met..
We have shared so many wonderful times together and laughed a lot...
We will cherish all those times with you and the times we had with you and Joannie...You are now reunited with Joannie in heaven and we will see you both again one day...We love your children and their families and we will
all remember the good times we have shared...
Sarge, you know you have been my "boyfriend" for many years now and Domingo thinks I pick just the right guy...
We love you and know you will be an angel, just like Joannie and watch over all of us...
With much love, we thank you for your friendship and your wonderful family...xx oo
Domingo & Karen AKA: "Dude and Dudett"
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Sue Dunnigan
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Posted Thu May 29, 2014
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We love you pop and know you are at peace with mom at your side.
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Christina Nance
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Posted Thu May 29, 2014
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Caring thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you and your family in your time of loss. Praying for you Sue.
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Cindy Miller
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Posted Thu May 29, 2014
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Sarge you will be missed. You had a good sense of humor and loved the ladies! I will remember you fondly. Cindy
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Betty Lipford
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Posted Thu May 29, 2014
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 Sacred Duty Spray was sent by "Bet .
You are with Joanie now. With Loving Memory, The Thomas Family
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Mitchell Plapp
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Posted Fri May 30, 2014
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 TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent by Delta Installation Group.
We would like to extend our Deepest Sympathy.
Delta Installation Group
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Benjamin McNeair
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Posted Sat May 31, 2014
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 AZALEA PLANT was sent by Ben .
In celebration of Sarge's full life, filled with the love of his family and friends!!!
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Ginny Lipford-Johns
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Posted Sat May 31, 2014
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To my once-upon-a-time and forever-in-my-heart family. How fortunate I am to have been a part of the lives of Sarge, Joan and their beautiful family. Loving memories fill the void left by Pop's passing.
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Michele Bruno and Raul de Arriz
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Posted Sun June 01, 2014
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Sue, wishing you and your family wonderful memories and big hugs at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michele and Raul
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