Frank Lipham

Mr. Frank Lipham, age 74, of Rockmart, GA passed away Monday, October 31, 2016 upon arrival to a Rome medical center.

He was born in Rockmart, GA on February 3, 1942 and had lived all of his life in the Bellview community. Frank had a great love for his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to coon hunt and go mudding with family and friends. He owned and operated Frank's Auto Parts and Wrecker Service for over forty years. Frank was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Duke and by two sisters: Glenda Lipham and Shirley Lumpkin.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Estelle Lipham to whom he was married on July 3, 1964; four daughters: Teresa (Terry) Crump, Adairsville, Angie (Scott) Jacobs, Rockmart, Kim (Jerry) Ross, Lindale and Deanna (Mathew) Hall, Rockmart; one son, David (Jennifer) Lipham, Rockmart; ten grandchildren: Blake, Chelsea, Corey, Casey, Andy, Austin, Alison, Anslea, Haley and Bella and three great grandchildren: Riley, Anna Belle and Caroline.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home with Minister Craig Hallman and Rev. Eddy Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in the Bellview Baptist Church Cemetery with Minister Josh Clevenger officiating.

Pallbearers will include: Blake Harris, Corey Lipham, Casey Blackmon, Andy Turner, Austin Turner, Evan Hughes and Doug Swift.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the funeral of Mr. Frank Lipham.