Wilfred E. Hipkiss, 83, of Deal Island, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 at his home. Born in Irvington, New Jersey on April 2, 1931, he was the son of the late Samuel Ernest and Rosina Godwin Hipkiss. He retired from Unisys Corp. serving as a Managing Director.  He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where he formerly served as Treasurer; a member of the Deal Island, Chance Lion’s Club; a member of the Gideons International, and active in the Skipjack Heritage Inc.  He was a Sargeant in the U. S. Air Force and was a Korean War Veteran.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan Avon Hipkiss, his children Michael D. Hipkiss, Catherine A. Macartney and her husband Richard, and William E. Hipkiss. Also surviving are his daughter In-Law Carrie E. Hipkiss, his grandchildren, Jennifer A. Scheibe and her husband Michael, Lindsay A. Macartney, Benjamin W. Hipkiss, and Logan R. Hipkiss. His is also survived by a sister Dorothy Pentola of Glen Cove, NY, and several nieces and nephews.

Bill lived a full life and was always welcoming and accomodating to friends, family and even strangers.  He was witty, brilliant and giving.  He had a generaous and kind spirit and was beloved by many.

A Funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2014, at 2:00 PM, in the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Wenona. Friends may call from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Interment will follow the service in the Church Cemetery. Rev. David Webster will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Wilfred’s memory can be made to St. Paul’s Church
c/o Leah Webster, 10140 Deal Island Road, Deal  Island, MD, 21821 (http://stpaulswenona.webs.com/) or  
Skipjack Heritage Inc. (http://www.skipjacklore.org/) 
PO Box 158, Deal Island, MD, 21821 . 
Both organizations were near and dear to his heart.

Wilfred's family would love to hear your stories about him.