James Pipes Portland, Michigan Obituary

James Pipes

Portland James was born on October 7, 1931 in Savannah, Tennessee (raised in Tyronza, Arkansas) passed away on February 15, 2008 at his brother Virgil's residence in Portland. James was a veteran of the United States Army, he fought bravely during the Korean Conflict for 3 years participating in three different campaigns. He later came to Michigan to work for Fisher Body and married and moved to Portland. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Claude Clarence and Elvie Jane (Hall) Pipes, brothers Frank and R.L. Pipes and a son Jonathan "J.J." Pipes on February 12, 2006. He is survived by his siblings Gladys, Johnny, Virgil, Billy and Butch; also left behind are his children Lisa and James; several grandchildren and one great grandson; Jim is also survived by his wife, Joan of Kalamazoo and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. Private military services and interment was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of "Trigger". A memorial dinner will held from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday at the V.F.W. Post #4646 in Lyons on Bridge St.
October 7, 1931 - February 15, 200810/07/193102/15/2008
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Portland James was born on October 7, 1931 in Savannah, Tennessee (raised in Tyronza, Arkansas) passed away on February 15, 2008 at his brother Virgil's residence in Portland. James was a veteran of the United States Army, he fought bravely during the Korean Conflict for 3 years participating in three different campaigns. He later came to Michigan to work for Fisher Body and married and moved to Portland. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Claude Clarence and Elvie Jane (Hall) Pipes, brothers Frank and R.L. Pipes and a son Jonathan "J.J." Pipes on February 12, 2006. He is survived by his siblings Gladys, Johnny, Virgil, Billy and Butch; also left behind are his children Lisa and James; several grandchildren and one great grandson; Jim is also survived by his wife, Joan of Kalamazoo and many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Home, Portland. Private military services and interment was at Ft. Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of "Trigger". A memorial dinner will held from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday at the V.F.W. Post #4646 in Lyons on Bridge St.

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