Gretna…..George Nelson "Shorty" Pippin, Sr., age 92 of 920 Sycamore Road, Gretna, died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Gretna Health & Rehab.
Born April 28, 1919 in Greendale (Washington County), he was a son of the late Luther K. Pippin and Lucy Hearl Pippin. Mr. Pippin was predeceased by three brothers, Orville Pippin, John Pippin, and Milton Pippin; four sisters, Bessie Burnette, Faye Bent, Barbara Gilbert and Nancy Pippin; and one son-in-law, Paul W. Irby. He was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church and served as a Deacon, Trustee and was on the Building & Grounds Committee. Mr. Pippin was a retired supervisor at Klopman Mills, and was a farmer and machinist. He enjoyed cows and auctions.
He is survived by his wife of over 68 years, Thelma Osborne Pippin of the residence; two sons, George (Sonny) Pippin., Jr. and wife, Kathy of Gretna, and Donald Pippin of Danville; three daughters, Peggy Dalton and husband, George of Gretna, Brenda Irby of Gretna, and Judy Bruce and husband, Eddie of Gretna; two sisters, Mary Conway of Lexington, KY, and Una Leonard of Meadowview; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2011 at Sycamore Baptist Church by Rev. Gary Phillips, Rev. Lenn E. Lloyd, and Rev. Heath Lloyd. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Sycamore Baptist Church, and other times will be at the residence.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Nelson and Thelma Pippin Vocational and Career Educational School Fund % DCC, 1008 South Main Street, Danville, VA 24541 or to Sycamore Baptist Church, 3200 Derby Road, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.