Frank Ellis “Buddy” Zipperer Sr. (1937-2022)

Frank Ellis “Buddy” Zipperer Sr.

Birth

15 May 1937

Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA

Death

6 Jan 2022 (aged 84)

Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA

Burial

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map

Plot

Columbarium Court 9-S46 Column 21 Niche 1

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LTC US Army

Rescue helicopter pilot, Vietnam

Photographer extraordinaire

Hair stylist

Among his military awards and decorations was the Bronze Star Medal with OLC.

He was survived by his husband and partner of 46 years; his daughter and her spouse; his son and his spouse; his former spouse and friend; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law; two brothers-in-law; two nieces; three nephews; and three great-nieces.

Interment on September 12, 2023.

LTC US Army

Rescue helicopter pilot, Vietnam

Photographer extraordinaire

Hair stylist

Among his military awards and decorations was the Bronze Star Medal with OLC.

Interment on September 12, 2023.

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David Blanton "Zip" Zipperer

1941–2020

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Mildred Juanita "Nita" Sturgeon Zipperer

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Mildred Juanita "Nita" Sturgeon Zipperer

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