Walter John Lipka

Walter John Lipka, Jr. age 74 of LaFollette passed away Friday April 20, 2012 at Cumberland Village. He attended Elm Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Lipka was a very loving husband, father and grandfather that enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved gardening, showing and breeding Lhasa Apso dogs and was an avid stock car and Tennessee Titans fan. He served with the United States Air Force. Mr. Lipka was a very dedicated active Campbell County Honor Guard member.

Preceded in death by: Father Walter J Lipka Sr.

Survived by: Wife, Meiying Lipka. Daughter, Bonnie Adams of TN. Son, Walter J. Lipka, III and wife Joanne of New York. Mother, Mable Sheer Lipka. Brothers: Gary, Dale and David Sheer of Rocky Mount, VA. Sister, Judy Osgood of Rocky Mount, VA. 8 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 8 PM on Tuesday April 24, 2012 in the Martin Wilson Chapel with Rev. Ovid Bolton and Dr. Don Chadwick officiating. Interment will be 10 AM on Wednesday April 25, 2012 in the Powell Valley Cemetery with the Campbell County Honor Guard in charge of graveside service. Family will receive friends from 6 - 8 PM on Tuesday prior to the funeral service.

Arrangements by Martin Wilson Funeral Home in LaFollette

Mr. Lipka's guest book may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com