David Michael Kipp

David Kipp, age 69, passed away on April 28, 2023.

David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to Raymond Kipp, Jr., and Shirley Kipp (nee Kern).

David was a loving brother to his sister, Kathleen (Craig) Nelson, a loving uncle to Eric (Jamie) Nelson, Kevin (Carly) Kipp, Phillip (Megan) Kipp, Jenny Wright, and Emily (Dave) Sempervive. He was a loving great uncle to seven great nephews and five great nieces. David also was a loving nephew to his aunts and uncles. He was a loving cousin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his dearest loving friend, Hoil Len Roberts, and his brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Vickie Kipp.

David had a beautiful soul. Growing up he was the best big brother ever, always paying close attention to his little sister Kathleen. He loved his family and had many opportunities to travel with them. They traveled to Cape Cod, Rhode Island, New York City, Canada, Smokey Mountains, and Myrtle Beach. It was in New York City, he climbed the Statue of Liberty to the crown, counting every step to the elevator. David was an artist as a child and could draw and paint better than his siblings. He received salvation at an early age and enjoyed attending church. David worked various jobs in his life, including Macy’s in New York City, Model Pattern, and the Foundry Company. He was a huge supporter of Caracole and the LGBTQ community. He enjoyed going to events and supporting the cause to help others get better. David was loved and will be missed by his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday May 26, 2023, at 12:00 PM at Arlington Memorial Gardens Lakeside Mausoleum Chapel, 2145 Compton Road, 45231 (follow the red line to the left upon entering the memorial park) with an inurnment to follow.

In memory of David’s life, donations can be made to Caracole https://caracole.org/, a Greater Cincinnati nonprofit devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS.