Charles W. Nipper, 94, a former Frankfort resident, died November 18, 2024 at Century Villa Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Greentown, Ind. He was born October 29, 1930 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to Jeffery Davis & Ida (Preston) Nipper. He married Linda Jean Barker on June 28, 1957 in Frankfort and she preceded him in death on January 28, 2011.
Charles proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, attaining the rank of Corporal during the Korean War. He had lived in Florida, moving to Indiana in 1955 after the service. He farmed for 32 years, worked in maintenance at McDonalds for 8 years, and retired from Western Schools in October of 2010. Charles enjoyed gardening, working on cars, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Visitation and Services
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2024 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will begin at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, November 25, 2024 in Green Lawn Cemetery, Greentown, Indiana.
Survived by:
Grandsons: Craig Alan (Ann) Loveless of Kokomo, Curtis Erik (Marine) Loveless of Kokomo, Great Grandchildren: Bethany, Conner (Grace) and Alec Loveless
Preceded by:
his parents and spouse, he was preceded in death by 7 brothers, 3 sisters and daughter Anita Coolbaugh in 2018
We are thankful for all of the memories we hold in our hearts. As a child and teenager, Aunt Linda and Uncle Neal’s home was like a second home to me. I will miss his laughter and smile, but thankful he is at peace. Prayers for all of the family as we say goodbye, see you later.
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Facebook Twitter GoogleI am sorry to hear of the passing of Charles! I worked with him years ago at McDonald’s. He wasn’t to sure about us kids, he would say. He loved to crack up with all of us. My late grandmother worked with him as well she was known as “grandma” RIP Charlie
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