Arnold Wilson Nipper, Sr., age 71 of Wytheville and formerly Pulaski passed away Tuesday, January
15, 2013 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born June 26, 1941 in Winding Gulf, West Virginia he was the son of the late George David Nipper, Sr. and Sylvia Carr Nipper. He was also preceded in death by one brother, George David Nipper, Jr.

Surviving

His wife- Lucille Umberger Hensley Nipper-Wytheville.

One Son-
Arnold Wilson Nipper, Jr. - Lillydale.

Step Son-
Sammy Mabe, Jr.-Pulaski

Two Grandchildren-
A .J. "Nip" Nipper & Dyanne Nipper

Sisters & Brothers-
Shirl & Jerry Webb-Baltimore, MD,
Roger and Linda Nipper- Lillydale
Larry W. & Kathy Nipper, Sr. - Draper,
Linda L. Nipper-Lillydale,
Brenda and Curtis Sutphin- Galax.

Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Brothers-in-law & Sisters-in-law-
Ruby & Frank Johnson,
Mary Richardson,
Jim & Phyllis Umberger,
Shirley Umberger,
Irene Rupe,
Helen Ann & David Arnold,
Doris & Terry Worrell, &
Patty Umberger

Funeral services will be held Saturday 2:00 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. B. Shelton officiating. Burial will be private at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Wythe County.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski.

To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com
Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the Nipper family.