Carl W. Nipper

Carl W. Nipper, 82, died at 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 4, 2010 in his home. Born May 20, 1928 in Ore City, TX, the son of Walter and Ethel (Smith) Nipper. Married Maxine E. Burgett on Mar. 5, 1949. Carl was a WW II veteran serving in the US Army. He was employed by Greenlee Corp. during the 1950's, and later worked as an expeditor for Landstar Express America. Carl enjoyed travelling and bluegrass jams. Survivors include his wife, Maxine, a daughter, Palma "Pam" Miller of Rockford, a brother, James (Birdie) Nipper of Clinton, AR, a sister, Marlette Darden of El Dorado, AR, nieces and nephews, Tommie (Dennis) King, Norman Cozart, Janet (Cloyd) Dowell, Judy Duke, Jack (Lesa) Burgett, and Charles (Sharon) Nipper, great-nieces and nephews, Carlene King, Chancellor King, Nicole Paluzzi, Charlotte Cozart, Joey (Rachel) Dowell, Jeff Dowell, Jacob (Laura) Burgett, Jon Burgett, and Marilyn Duke, and other family members. Predeceased by his parents, a brother Fred, a sister, Junie Jetton, and a son-in-law, Irvin Miller.
Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 9, 2010 in Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd., 215 N. Sixth St., Rockford, with Rev. Karen Stubblefield officiating. Visitation at the funeral home from 5 - 7:00 p.m., on Thursday. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials to No. IL Hospice. Online condolences at sundbergfh.com.

Visitation 5 - 7 P.M., Thursday, July 8, 2010, in Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd., 215 N. Sixth St., Rockford, IL 61107

Service 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 9, 2010, in Sundberg Funeral Home, Ltd., 215 N. Sixth St., Rockford, IL 61107

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