Dr. Thomas Lee Lipscomb

Thomas Lee Lipscomb, MD, 91 years old, passed away January 4th, 2023, at Brightmoor Nursing Center due to complications of prostate cancer. Thomas was born on September 11th, 1931, in Roanoke, VA but grew up in Atlanta, GA with his parents and sister. He graduated Emory University Medical School in 1957, completed his residency in Greenville, SC from 1957-1958 and was a U.S. Air Force Medical Officer from 1958-1960 in Waco, TX. He moved to Griffin, GA in 1960 with his young family and established a private medical practice. In 1969 he joined an occupational medicine practice in Atlanta, GA and continued practicing medicine for 65+ years before fully retiring. In 1948 Thomas met his true love, Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Ball at Vogel State Park. They were married in June 1954 and had 4 children. Thomas was a man who enjoyed being active and engaged in community activities. For several years he could be seen driving his bright red dune buggy in the local parades accompanied by his grandchildren and friends. Thomas was an active member of his church, his community, and his profession. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Griffin for 50+ years and was a Deacon for 20+ years. He was active in the church’s Soup Kitchen and Clothes Closet as well as the Benevolence Committee. Thomas was also an active member in the Griffin Kiwanis and Jaycees often volunteering to help in their various organizational projects. As a physician, he was a member of the American Medical Association, Medical Association of Georgia (Occupational Medicine Committee). Medical Association of Atlanta, a Fellow of the American College of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, and member and past president of the Georgia Occupational Medical Association. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Eunice Lipscomb. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Betty; his children Connie Whitlock, Lee Lipscomb (GinnyAnne), Tracy Roberson (Robbie) and MaryBeth Chafin (Steve); ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and his sister, Gail McCarty. The funeral service will be held in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Griffin on Sunday, January 8th 2023, at 2:00. Visitation will be in the parlor of the First Baptist Church in Griffin just prior to the funeral service from 1:00-2:00. Following the service, burial will be at Westwood Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund, PO Box 908, Griffin, GA 30224 or to the Abundant Life Soup Kitchen, PO Box 123, Griffin, GA 30224. For online condolences please visit www.haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.

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Dr. Thomas Lee Lipscomb

September 11, 1931 - January 4, 2023