Nathaniel Hilton Lipscomb, Sr. Obituary in Richmond at Scotts Funeral Home

Obituary For Nathaniel Hilton Lipscomb, Sr.

Nathaniel Hilton Lipscomb, Sr., 90, of Richmond, VA, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was a native of Walltown in Durham, North Carolina and the son of the late Roosevelt Lipscomb, Sr., and Navie Floyd. In 1950, he graduated from Hillside High School in Durham and then received a BS in Business Administration from North Carolina Central University in 1954. His banking career began at the historic Mechanics & Farmers Bank where he helped to officially open their first Charlotte branch in 1962. The next 30 years of his professional career were spent in dedicated service to southern HBCUs, serving in various financial leadership positions at Johnson C. Smith University, Saint Paul’s College, Talladega College, and Virginia Union University. He retired from VUU in 1995 as Vice-President of Financial Affairs. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 71 years, Gladys S. Lipscomb, one older brother Roosevelt of Durham, North Carolina; four children: Linda D. Lipscomb (Howard Smith) of Henderson, Nevada, Sharon D. Lipscomb of Las Vegas, Nevada, Nathaniel H. Lipscomb, Jr. of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Eleanette M. Lipscomb of Richmond, Virginia; eight grandchildren: Nathaniel H. Lipscomb III, Nicole Lipscomb-King (Melvin King II), John Lipscomb, Constance Chavis, Steven Lipscomb, Christopher Smith, Brandon Lipscomb, and Brooks Smith; one brother-in-law, Robert L. Thomas of Durham, North Carolina, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services begin with a wake at noon followed by funeral services at 1:00pm Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Scott’s Chapel, 116 E. Brookland Park Blvd. It is fitting that a celebration of his life be held in his hometown of Durham NC.; Friday, October 7, 2022. A memorial service will be held 12 noon at his alma mater; NCCU Centennial Chapel, 1902 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC.; to be followed with internment at Glenview Memorial Park. Services will be live streamed at https://scottsfuneralhome.com/. The N. H. Lipscomb, Sr. Scholarship has been created to further his dedication to the legacy and survival of the nation’s HBCUs. https://vimeo.com/758783445

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Sahirah al-Uqdah sent Graceful Garden Basket for Nathaniel Hilton Lipscomb, Sr. - October 05, 2022

Nicole Lipscomb, you and your family are in our continuous prayers. Love, Kira Staggers, Amanda Kingsberry, and Sahirah al-Uqdah.

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Nicole, so sorry to hear about your grandfather. You spoke so highly of him and I know he is very proud of you, now and always. May his soul rest in heaven and rise to Glory. Ms. Rita and Mr. Cliff

We send our sincere condolences to the family and friends. We hold many special memories of you all dating back as students at SPC. We will be praying for you all in days to come. Rest in Paradise Mr. Lipscomb. God Bless you all.
Ralph & Debra Sydnor

Mr. Lipscomb. You to your grandsons were larger than life itself. Brandon is one of my best friends and every story he shared of you seemed almost mythological. Your teachings and your integrity are ever present in who Steven and Brandon are as men and I thank you so much for that. From the Chichester family to yours we offer condolences and love.

Sorry for the loss of your love one. I'll keep your family in my prayers. Gloria Brown

To the lipscomb family may God give you strength and comfort in the days to come.Michelle Williams Charlotte NC.Great Great Grandaughter of Alexander Thompson.

To Ellenette and Family, My sincere condolences to you and your family. Sending prayers of comfort and strength.

I know what a great and blessed man Mr. Lipscomb was because I heard so many wonderful stories about him from his beautiful granddaughter, Nicole. My deepest sympathies to the family♥️

I recall at St Pauls College where he was always helpful and friendly.
Edward Taylor SPC Class of 1978

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather Brandon. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lip taught me Higher Ed finance at Virginia Union. He was the man! I am so thankful of what he did for me in my life. Many prayers to the family. -Kevin Davenport

To the family of Mr. Lipscomb you my sincere condolences Clay McClenney

Mr. Lipscomb saw something in me that I had not seen in myself. Thanks for your encouraging words. They have proven to be one of my true gifts. Class of 1977 Ida Lewis/ Polite

The members of the Richmond Metro Chapter of Saint Paul's College send their prayers of comfort to the family of Mr.Lipscomb. Many of us remember his great smile and his many years of dedicated service at Saint Paul's.
Linda A. McCullough, Chapter President