Obituary of Thomas W. "Tommy" Lippert

Thomas W. “Tommy” Lippert, 74, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. The husband of Ann Lippert, Tommy was born October 21, 1947, to Mary Katherine Sturgeon Lippert and the late William Thomas Lippert. A member of Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church, Tommy was devoted to both God and family, starting his days by taking his mother a cup of coffee every morning and enjoying good conversation. He had a love for baseball from coaching, watching and being a fan of the “Reds” but a bigger UK fan.  He served in the Air Force where he met his wife, Ann, with whom they shared many meals at Cracker Barrel and Red Lobster.  After retiring from AT&T he spent his time driving a school bus for Woodford County School system. 

In addition to his wife Ann, and mother Mary Katherine, Tommy is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Welch of Louisville; a sister, Janice (Larry) Williams of Georgetown; and his grandchildren, Aaron, Cooper, and Josie Welch.  

Tommy was preceded in death by his father, William Thomas Lippert and son Chad Lippert.  

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00am on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Lester officiating. Jerry Gardner, Jeremy Clark, Rory Dupont, Mark Welch, Roman Okrei, and Mike Perry serving as Pallbearers. Serving as Honorary Pallbears will be Bill and Judy Tabor, Aaron, Cooper and Josie Welch, Joe Vincent, Larry Williams, Mike Webster, John Burt, and Todd Lester. A Visitation will be held from 4:00pm until 7:00pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church.  

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial Contributions be made to Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church, 495 Duckers Rd, Midway, KY 40347.