Kermit "Sonny" Lipford

Kermit "Sonny" Lipford, age 85 of Harriman, formerly of Deer Lodge, TN, passed away August 18, 2026. He was born November 10, 1940 in Bonny Blue, VA.

He was of the Catholic faith, a veteran of the United States Navy, and he loved fishing, hunting, and watching the Braves play. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita (Stan) Rains of Deer Lodge; father, Kermit Roosevelt Lipford, Sr. of Bonny Blue, VA; grandparents, D.B. and Anna Holmes of Deer Lodge; and grandson, Dustin Lavender of Deer Lodge.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Lipford; daughters, Chris (Robin) Hanks of Kingston and Lisa (Rod) Crass of Harriman; grandchildren: Brandon (Kara) Lavender, Sunny (David) Clark, and Kyle (Ani) Crass; great-grandchildren: Shelby and Jackson Lavender, Anistyn and Axtyn Clark, and Simon Crass. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to the charity of your choice. 

The family will have a mass service at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Lancing, Friday, August 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. with Father Sweeney officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Deer Lodge. 

Schubert Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kermit "Sonny" Lipford.