Art Hipp

Henry Arthur "Art" Hipp, 77, of 116 Orchard Park Dr. and husband of fifty-five years to L. Joyce "Cookie" Stephens Hipp, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood.Born in Laurens County, he was a son of the late Boyd and Mattie Kelley Hipp. A U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam, Art was a lifetime member of the VFW and was a past Commander. He was owner and operator of Art's Texaco for thirty years, was a Master Mason of the Palmetto Masonic Lodge #19, and was a member of Second Baptist Church.In addition to his wife, he is survived by: a sister, Lois Reames and husband Tommy of Laurens; and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers: James and Melvin Hipp.Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Wednesday, August 8, 2018, in The Kennedy Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Joe Baldwin and Rev. J.D. Shiflet with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Military Honors.The family will be at the home and will receive friends at The Kennedy Mortuary one hour prior to the service.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Laurens County Cancer Association, P.O. Box 6, Clinton, SC 29325.Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thekennedymortuary.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Art Hipp please visit our Sympathy Store.