George Elbert Hipp

AIKEN, SC – GEORGE ELBERT HIPP, 88, beloved husband of Minnie Kinard Hipp, died Thursday morning, June 22, 2017 at Pepper Hill Nursing Center. A native of Prosperity, SC, George Elbert was a son of the late Betsy Hunter and Raymond Walter Hipp, Sr. He lived in Aiken since 1953 and retired from DuPont at the Savannah River Site. He was a charter member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Survivors include his beloved wife of 63 years, Minnie; two daughters, Melody Bruder, North Augusta, Susan Whisnant, Columbia; a son, Mike Hipp, Prosperity, SC; seven grandchildren, Ryan Hipp (Rachel), Hanna Hipp, Jason Bruder (Lara), Jarrod Bruder (Joy), Zachary Whisnant (Heather), Chandler Whisnant (Mary), Haleigh Whisnant; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mable Amick (Harold), Columbia, Shirley Bowers, Aiken; sister-in-law, Janice Hipp, Lexington. In addition to his parents, George Elbert was preceded in death by two brothers, Emory Hipp, Ray Hipp; son-in-law, Terry Whisnant. A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon, June 24th at 3 o’clock at Trinity United Methodist Church with The Revs. Lee Phillips and Dr. Donnie Bates officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church, 2724 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC 29803 SHELLHOUSE – RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of George Elbert Hipp, please visit our flower store.