Claude Lipscomb

Bloomington, MD

Claude Arnold Lipscomb, 78, formerly of Howard Ave, Bloomington, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016 at Moran Manor Nursing Center, Westernport, where he had been a resident.

Born February 11, 1938 in Aurora, WV, he was the son of the late Melvin and Mina (Durr) Lipscomb.  He was also preceded in death by his wife on March 2, 2011, Beverly Jeanne (Warnick) Lipscomb.

Claude was the owner-operator of Keyser Auto Parts until he retired from there in 1991.  He then went on the road truck driving with Smith Transport until his final retirement.  He was a member of Bloomington United Methodist Church. He was formerly a member of the Bloomington Fire Company. He was an avid fan of Nascar racing.  He also enjoyed hunting.

He leaves behind three daughters, Claudia Wilson and husband Russ of Backbone Mountain, Cheryl Streets and husband Albert of Grantsville, Mary Kay Llewellyn and husband Kevin of Lonaconing, and a brother, William “Bud” Lipscomb of North Carolina.  He is also survived by five grandchildren, Cathy Fry of Cumberland, Brian Wilson of Backbone Mountain, Ian, Eric, and Dayton Llewellyn, all of Lonaconing, and five great grandchildren, Taylor, Caleigh, Sarah, Chloe and Cadon.

Friends and family will be received at the Boal Funeral Home, Westernport, on Wednesday, August 24th from 5 to 8 PM.

A funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Thursday, August 25th at 11:00 AM, with Rev. Gary Rankin officiating.  Friends and family will be received one hour prior to service.

Interment will be in Potomac Memorial Gardens, Keyser, WV.