Jack Ray Lippert

Jack Ray Lippert, 84, of Dewey, went to be with his heavenly father on Thursday surrounded by his loving family in Bartlesville. Jack was born the son of Arthur Lee and Jennie (Chapman) Lippert on Sept. 5, 1934, in Bartlesville. Raised and educated locally, he graduated from College High in 1952. At age 17 Jack began his career with Phillips Petroleum Co. After being set up on a blind date with Patricia Joan Butler for a Christmas party at Virginia Avenue Baptist Church, Jack knew he had met the love of his life. They quickly fell in love and married on Sept. 19, 1953. In 1957 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in El Paso, TX, as an office clerk. Upon his honorable discharge, Jack returned home to Pat and continued at Phillips as a lab technician retiring in 1988 after 36 years of dedicated service. Not being satisfied with retirement, Jack took a job as a bus driver for Dewey schools, although the school frowned on him taking the kids for ice cream before taking them home. Over the years he influenced the lives of many children. Jack loved fastpitch softball. He pitched for several competitive teams including the United States Army, Phillips Men’s Club and Home Gardens Assembly of God. He played well into his 50s - towards the end he may have heard a snicker or two from the other team until he struck them out. Jack was a loving father and active in his children’s many school activities and coached their ball teams. Although his teams rarely had the best record Jack believed every kid should play. Deer hunting and fishing was what he loved to do and shared this love with his boys. Every year they missed a week of school for deer season and camping with the guys. Jack loved the Lord and was ordained and faithfully served the church as a deacon until his health would not allow it. Jack and Pat were founding members of Rose Hill Community Baptist Church of Dewey and most recently joined First Baptist Church in Dewey. They loved their time-share in Branson and spent 22 years camping from April to October, where they made many wonderful memories and dear friends along the way. Jack will be remembered for his many practical jokes, his love for life and his CB handle “Charley Chicken Lips.” Jack is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Pat; three children, Anita “Lippert” Horton of Claremore, Troy Lippert and Lisa of Claremore, Doyle Lippert and Sheryl of Bartlesville; three sisters Norma Cunningham, Marjorie Allen and Eli Sprague, and Jeneva Lenhart and Gary; three grandchildren, Amy Morton and Levi, Erica Lippert, and David Aultz and Traelynda; three great grandchildren, Bryn, Beau and Wyatt; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Arthur Lee Lippert, and brothers-in-law Fred Allen and Vern Cunningham. Services will be held 2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 15 at First Baptist Church of Dewey, with Pastor Mark Wright officiating. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home – Dewey Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Jack Ray Lippert

September 5, 1934 - December 6, 2018