Mr. Jerrell Maress Jerry Hipps age 70 of Starke passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Shands Starke. Mr. Hipps was born on April 16, 1939 in Greenville, South Carolina to the late John F. and Lois Brashier Hipps and moved to Starke in 1980 from Ft. Lauderdale. Mr. Hipps retired from Pipeline Contractors as a truck driver and previously worked as a heavy equipment operator. Jerry was also a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors are: his wife Mary Persinger Hipps of Starke; sons: Jesse Hipps; John Hipps (Cheryl) all of Starke; Bill Campbell (Jerilyn) of Zolfo Springs; Ricky Hipps of Columbus, OH; daughter: Mary Caroline Hipps Richcreek (Richard) of Apoka; sisters: Barbara Blizzard of Ft. Lauderdale; Marilyn Rogers of Alabama; Alvis Hipps of South Carolina; David Hipps of Indiana; Larry Hipps of Florida; thirteen grandchildren; one great granddaughter. The family will receive friends in the DEWITT C. JONES CHAPEL IN STARKE on Sunday, January 24, 2010 from 4-6 PM. Funeral services will be on Monday, January 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the DeWitt C. Jones Chapel with Reverend Ben Bryant officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made directly to the family at 15075 SE 17th Ave., Starke, FL 32091. Interment will follow in Crosby Lake Cemetery. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE. 904-964-6200. hide