Bobby Flanagin Nipper

Mr. Bobby Flanagin Nipper, age 77, of Blackshear, passed away Sunday morning (6/23/24) at his residence following an extended illness.

Born April 5, 1947, in Alma, Georgia, he was a son of the late Frank and Dorothy Mae Harris Nipper.  He lived in Bacon County for many years before moving to Pierce County in the early 2000’s.  He was a retired truck driver.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lisa Ann Spell Nipper; a son, Bobby Don Nipper; 2 granddaughters, Jessica Johnson and Taylor Fitchett; a grandson, Triston Carter; a great granddaughter, Riley Johnson; a great grandson, Ethan Johnson; 1 brother, Franklin Nipper; 5 sisters, Illajean Taylor, Dorothy Morrison, Patsy Rewis, Shirley Chancey, and Gloria Nipper.

Survivors include 4 daughters, Rhonda Nipper of Alma, Tammy Nipper of Blackshear, Gloria Johnson (husband Keith)  and Angel Meeks (husband Lee), both of Nicholls; 3 sons, Hunter Nipper and Lance Nipper, both of Blackshear, and Michael Carter (wife Maria) of Marion, S.C.; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; 2 brothers, James Nipper of Alma and Ronnie Nipper (wife Sheryl) of Baxley; 2 sisters, Betty Hood and Ann Bazemore (husband Danny), both of Alma; his best friend and lifelong companion, Gail Nipper of Alma; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service will take place Friday afternoon (6/28/24) at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Hart Funeral Home with Rev. Bryan Taylor officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on Friday.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.

Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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