Person:Leland Lipscomb (1)

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Leland Everett Lipscomb
b.9 Nov 1931 Springfield, Greene, Missouri, United States
d.20 Jun 1997 Pleasant Hope, Polk, Missouri, United States
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Name Leland Everett Lipscomb
Gender Male
Birth? 9 Nov 1931 Springfield, Greene, Missouri, United States
Military[1][2] From 1948 to 1951 as an Army corporal during the Korean Conflict
Occupation[1] From abt 1955 to 1995 Missouri, United Statesconstruction inspector for the Missouri State Highway Dept
Death? 20 Jun 1997 Pleasant Hope, Polk, Missouri, United States
Burial? Brighton, Polk, Missouri, United StatesBrighton Cemetery
Other? In-laws: Harry Reynolds and Martha Moe (1)

After discharge from the military, he worked in a parking lot, and then in a garment factory, before his career with the Missouri highway department. He loved working outdoors and spending time outside.

They had a farm next to Betty's parents in Pleasant Hope, Missouri. It was 59 acres and they raised cattle. Leland also loved to go raccoon hunting, though he wasn't able to participate much after his leg was damaged.

Leland had 5 sisters and his mom's name was Roxy. He was about 5' 7".

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Telephone interview
    With Betty Reynolds Lipscomb, August 2007, 27 Aug 2007.

    Quality: 4

  2. ↑ He developed bronchitis and during his treatment, a vein in his leg was damaged, causing a permanent painful disability. He was released from the service immediately following.
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