George Jackie Sipes, Sr.
January 7, 1945 - April 10, 2016
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. George Jackie Sipes, Sr., 71, of Bristol, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 7, 1945, a son of the late George and Margie Sipes. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He attended Bethel Baptist Church and loved the Lord. He had the biggest heart for people and animals alike. George was a truck driver and spent many years as a welder. George is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Pauline Sipes, one son, George Jackie Sipes Jr. and his wife, Angie; two daughters, Charlotte Sipes and Tammy Harrison and her husband, Roy Jr.; four grandchildren, Billy and Cheyanna Sipes, Austin Tabor, and Roy Harrison III; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Mountain View Methodist Church Cemetery in Abingdon, VA with Pastor Bobby King officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 AM Wednesday.
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me.” With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.... View Obituary & Service Information