Robert W. Pippenger aka “Butcher Bob the Barber”, 71, of Seminole, FL passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater.
Born in Kansas City, MO, he came to Florida 30 years ago. Bob was a well known barber in the Seminole area for more than 25 years. He also served in the US Air Force and Navy Reserves and was an original member of the Lee’s Summit, MO Underwater Rescue & Recovery Team. He had a US Coast Guard Master license, a pilot’s license, and was a commercial fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Robert Pippenger. Survivors include his wife of 21 years Robin Givens Pippenger; two children, Kelly Pippenger Parkin and Lance Pippenger; two stepchildren, Meagan Taylor Klemontowski and Chris Taylor; two granddaughters, April and Violet; two great grandchildren, Julian and Arianna; and a sister, Marilou Hymer of Kansas City, MO.
A Memorial Service will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, February 20th at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 10891 102nd Avenue, Seminole. Graveside services with Military Honors will be presented at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 21, 2011 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contribution be made in Bob’s name to (the Wounded Warrior Project) www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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Robin, Lance & Kelly,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I feel blessed and honored to have known Bob. He was a wonderful man and touched so many lives. I know that he touched mine in a way that I will never forget. He stole my heart the moment I met him.
And cook! Man did he ever know now to fire up that smoker or grill and make the best mouth watering meat ever.
You were graced with the best husband and father that anyone could of asked for.
RIP Bob and don’t stir up things to much in heaven. I know that you are making God and all his children laugh.
Love to you all,
Kelly
Robin and family – You have my thoughts and prayers. Getting a haircut will never be the same without the jokes and the email laughs. We will all miss our barbershop visits.
Dear Robin, Lance, Kelly and Marilou,
How sad that our small family has lost another important member. I loved Bob and will never forget his special sense of humor and ability to make me laugh. He will be missed.
With sympathy and sorrow,
Kali
I miss you terribly…….. Love your daughter. Kelly
I miss you terribly…….. Love your daughter. Kelly
Sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. I went to grade school with Bob at Kumph way back when. Was looking at are school mates from that period.
Dick W