Ralph H. Lipford, Sr.



Ralph H. Lipford, Sr. 84 of Wilmington died suddenly at home on Saturday May 3, 2014.


Ralph was a designer/installer in the carpet industry. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time at Del Vets. A Navy veteran of four years, he was a member of the Delaware Veterans Post #1 for 40 years.


He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia Lipford; daughters Sheila Wurst (Steve), Patricia Plummer (Mark), son Ralph Lipford, Jr.; grandchildren Dr. Melissa Brown, Sgt. Jason Plummer and Faith Lipford and great granddaughters Kira and Breanna Brown.


Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday May 9, 2014 at CHANDLER FUNERAL HOME, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington where friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Newark Union Cemetery, Wilmington.


In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Delaware Veterans Post #1, 2535 Veterans Dr., Wilmington DE 19810.

For online condolences,
please visit chandlerfuneralhome.com

302-478-7100

 

 Published in The News Journal from May 6 to May 8, 2014