Buddy A. Lipe age 81 of Danville passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 in Fort Smith.

Buddy was born January 28, 1938 in Danville, Arkansas to the late A.J. & Ella Dart Lipe. He was retired after 38 years from Wayne Farms.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Survivor include his wife of 57 years Betty Lipe; son, Jerry & Glenda Easter; granddaughter, Casey & Chris Wilson; great-grandchildren, Jolie Jones and Taylor Wilson; brother, Billy Lipe; sisters, Bernice Rhinehart, Bonnie & Albert Willis, Betty Marie Potter; sister-in-law, Pam Lipe; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be 10:00 am Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Upper Spring Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation will be 9:00 to 10:00 am before the service at the church. Burial will be at Upper Spring Creek Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Kenny Jackson, Brad Jackson, Jerry Payne, Dale Knight, David Laster and Dale Wilson.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville. Online guestbook and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com