John "Terry" Hipp, 81, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on February 28, 2025 at White Oak Manor. Born March 31, 1943 in Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of the late Ralph Hipp and Ruby Brown Hipp and was also preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Betty Jo "Jobie" West Hipp, and his son, James David Burrell. Terry served his country honorably with the US Army before going on to work for many years at the Lithium corporation. He enjoyed being outdoors to golf and to fish and was always up for bowling, as well. He could often be found attending dirt track races with his son. Terry was a Shriner and a member of Christian Freedom Baptist Church in Kings Mountain.

SURVIVORS: Children: Jerry Scott Hipp (Janice) of Inman, SC and Susan Johnsonbaugh (Mike) of Kings Mountain, NC
Brother: Jim Hipp (Eleanor) of Anderson, SC
Grandchildrren: Crissie Porter (Darren), Paul Johnsonbaugh (Crystal), Amanda Johnsonbaugh (Kyle), Lora Henderson (Danny), Josh Burrell, and John Burrell
Terry is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Tuesday, March 4, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel.

VISITATION: Tuesday, March 4, 2024 prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:50 A.M. in the parlor of Harris Funeral Home.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Tuesday, March 4, 2024 at 2:30 P.M. at Little Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, Wellford, South Carolina

MEMORIALS: Donations in Terry's memory may be made to VIA Health Partners Founded as Hospice of Cleveland County at 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.

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