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J. L. Nipper Passes Away
Wednesday, December 19, 2001


J. L. Nipper, husband of Walking Horse artist Billie Nipper, passed away at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn., last night, December 18, 2001. Nipper, a well known and much loved member of the Walking Horse community, had been hospitalized prior to his death.

Visitation will be Friday, December 21, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home in Cleveland, Tennessee. The funeral will be held Saturday, December 22, 2001 at 2:00 p.m.

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