[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E157]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF VAN HIPP

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2026

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
life of Van Hipp of Walterboro whose public service embodies an 
American Patriot. South Carolinians are grateful to express 
appreciation for him. I include in the Record the following obituary 
that has been provided by Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home:


                                VAN HIPP

       Surrounded by his devoted family, Van Darrel Hipp, 87 of 
     Walterboro, South Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on 
     Monday, February 16, 2026. A devoted husband, father, 
     grandfather, and great grandfather, Van's legacy of service--
     to his community, country, family and faith--remains as a 
     lasting testament to his character. His keen sense of humor 
     and dry wit will surely induce smiles and laughter among 
     those who knew him best for years to come.
       Van was a member of First Baptist Church of Walterboro, and 
     more recently worshiped online at the St. George Methodist 
     Church.
       A graveside service officiated by Rev. Joey McDonald of St. 
     George Methodist Church was held at 10am on Saturday, 
     February 21 at Green Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Parker-
     Rhoden Funeral Home of Walterboro is managing arrangements.
       Van was born on July 20, 1938, in Hogansville, Georgia to 
     the late Vann Ferell and Fay Jackson Hipp. He is survived by 
     his loving wife of 66 years, Sandra Combs Hipp of Walterboro; 
     an elder son, Van (Jane) Hipp, Jr. of Alexandria, VA; a 
     daughter, Laynie (Hugh) Chinners of St. George, SC; and a 
     younger son, Duke (Bethany) Hipp of Singapore; nine 
     grandchildren, Trey Hipp, Sarah Camille (Will) Godfrey, 
     Jackson Hipp, Aubrey Chinners, Nicholas (Chelsea) Chinners, 
     William Hipp, George Hipp, Charlotte Hipp, and Amelia Hipp; 
     and four great-grandchildren, Liam Godfrey, Philip Godfrey, 
     James Godfrey, and Maddie Chinners. He is also preceded in 
     death by a 10th grandchild, Hugh Chinners III.

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