Jesse “Jim” Flippin
July 20, 1924- September 25, 2019
As published in the October 7, 2019 World-Spectator
Jesse “Jim” Flippin, age 95, of Escanaba passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at the Bishop Noa Home in Escanaba.
Jim was born July 20, 1924 in Electra, Texas, the son of Willie and Jewell (Wright) Flippin. He graduated from Electra High School.
Jim served his country proudly in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He was united in marriage to Erla Johnston on December 16, 1950. They were married for over 68 years. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Escanaba and liked to fish, hunt and golf.
Jim is survived by his wife Erla; his children Billy “Wayne” (Sally) Flippin of Escanaba, Sue (Tom) Strahan of Crystal Falls, Diana (Bruce) Holm of Gladstone; grandchildren Kerri (Pete) Ammel and their daughter Daisy of Escanaba, Todd (Diana) Flippin and children, Grace, Bella, Oliver and Lydia of Findley, OH, Sarah (Dan) Seder and daughter, Sophia of Escanaba, Scott (Megan) Strahan and children, Oakleigh and Colt of Berlin, WI, Jon (Joslyn) Flippin of Wilson and Sean Holm of Gladstone and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Cecil and Bobby.
The family received friends on Saturday, September 28 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Central United Methodist Church in Escanaba. Funeral services were at 1 pm with Rev. Elise Low Edwardson officiating. A luncheon followed in the fellowship hall. Jim was laid to rest in the Lakeview Cemetery in Escanaba.
The family is being assisted by the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba.
For additional information or to leave the family a message of condolence, go to http://www.skradskifuneralhomes.com.
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