Graveside services for Edward Eugene Nipper, 78 will be at 3:00 PM Monday March 15, 2021 at Hennessey Cemetery Pavilion officiated by Jimmy Berkenbile.

Cremation arrangements are by Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.

Edward was born at Norman on January 12, 1943 to John and Mable Prentice Nipper and died Sunday March 7, 2021 at Stillwater Medical Center.

Edward graduated high school and attended Seminary School. He married Stella Tarrant in Hennessey on December 7, 1963. 

Edward pastored many churches throughout his career. He was currently a member of Kaw City Baptist Church and the North American Mission Board.

He is survived by his wife Stella of the home; one son Keith Nipper and wife Janie of Seiling; two daughters Becky Nipper Minton and  husband Randy of Waukomis, Robyn Nipper Mendoza and husband Tino of Kaw City; eleven grandchildren, Kaitlin Niemeyer, Jeremy Nipper, Kendra David, Josiah Nipper, Ryan Minton, Rylie Minton, Rachel Walker, Jonathon Walker, Brian Walker, Marcus Mendoza, Alex Mendoza; one sister Pat Shreve and husband Rick of Elmore City; six great-grandchildren, and many others who knew him as Papa.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, two sisters, two grandsons, and two great-grandchildren.
 

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Youth Camp or Mission Work of donor’s choice.