John Walter Pippin, Jr.

John W. Pippin, Jr. 74, of Georgetown, TN passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at his home with his family by his side.  John was a native of Madison, FL where he was a 1961 graduate of Leon County High School.  After high school John went on to graduate from North Florida Junior College in 1964.  He had lived the past 43 years in Georgetown having co-owned Bea’s Restaurant in Chattanooga for 33 years retiring in 2006.  John was a United States Army National Guard Veteran and was a lifetime member of the Elks Club in Brainerd.  He loved spending time on his farm in Georgetown as well as spending time at his home in Perry, FL.  His passions in life were hunting, fishing, and playing golf.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Pippin; and parents, H.L. and Bernice Bradshaw.

Survivors include his son, John W. Pippin, III of Madison, FL; daughter, Dee Pippin Mercer (Shane) of Georgetown, TN; brothers, Mike (Janice) Bradshaw of Georgetown and Doug (Pat) Bradshaw of Georgetown; four grandchildren, Kayla Pippin, Dustin Pippin, Bryceson Mercer, and Will Mercer; one great granddaughter, Bella Pippin; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences to the Pippin family may be shared at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.