Glenn Hipps

Glenn Lee Hipps Jr., 73, of Waxhaw passed away peacefully on November 15, 2018. He was born on June 24, 1945 in Buffalo, NY. Church was the center of his life; he was an active member of Living Saviour Lutheran Church in Charlotte where he taught 6th grade Sunday School. He was a devoted husband, daddy and pops. Glenn was a lover of good music. At 40 years old he was gifted a skateboard by his daughter. He then became an awesome Dad for every kid in the neighborhood to skate with. He was brilliant as he worked as an engineer, developing Patents and was a skilled welder, as many knew him and his own family business, Weldone Welding. Glenn enjoyed incorporating his welding with his own craft with sculpture and art. He loved shag dancing and the sound of beach music. His grandsons adored him, “Pops” was someone who was mesmerizing to his 3 grandsons. He loved holidays and was known for lighting up a room when he entered. His laugh was contagious and his sense of humor was brilliant. He left his mark all over town with his welding company. Glenn was a wonderful person., he will be greatly missed.

Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Pat Hipps; daughter, Lesleigh Taylor Hipps Guinn and her husband, Jeremy and 3 grandsons, Rhys Allen, Hudson Taylor and Shepard Lee Guinn.

A visitation will be at 1:30 pm at Living Saviour Lutheran Church on Sunday, November 18followed by a 2:00 pm Memorial Service with military honors.

McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family