Obituary of Bedford Watson Sipes

Watch the Tribute Bedford Watson Sipes March 06, 1946 - December 04, 2014 Bedford Watson Sipes entered into this life on March 6, 1946 in Artesia, New Mexico. He was the first born child to B.W. Sipes and Willie Oneida (Talley) Sipes. Bedford departed this life and entered his heavenly home on December 4, 2014. He passed away at Lea Regional Medical Center in Hobbs at the age of 68. He had one brother Billy Sipes and one sister Jacqueline Sue Sipes both of Hobbs. He was a U. S. Army veteran and served his country in Vietnam in 1965-66. He was very proud of his military service and loved all of his veteran brothers and sisters. Bedford was married to Cheryl Ann Grassfield on May 8, 1991 in Roswell. There were two children born to Bedford and Cheryl. A daughter, Billie Jean, and a son, Cully Luke. Bedford also had the following children from a previous marriage; Tammy Rachel, Mark David, Kirk Scot, Debbie Jean and Arlene. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his paternal grandfather George D. Sipes and paternal grandmother Dealie Sipes. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents William Luther Talley and maternal grandmother, Pearl Turner. His oldest son Mark David preceded his death on July 22, 2002. Bedford leaves to cherish his memory the following family members; his wife Cheryl Ann, daughters Billie Jean Humphries Sipes, Tammy Rachel, Debbie Jean, and Arlene. He leaves the following sons; Cully Luke Sipes, Kirk Scot Sipes. He also leaves the following grandchildren: Willie Sipes, Waylon Sipes, Jade Humphries Sipes, Kharma Humphries Sipes and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He also leaves his beloved pets Johnny and Sugar Baby as well as many friends. He also leaves behind his brother Billy Sipes and sister Jacqueline Sue Sipes. He enjoyed collecting watches, playing his favorite country and gospel songs on his guitar. He also enjoyed camping and his favorite place to camp was at Baca Canyon near Capitan. Bedford also was so proud to have received his associates degree from NMJC. He was in his 60's when he attended NMJC and completed his studies there. Services will be held at Kirby-Smith-Rogers Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 2:30 PM conducted by Pastor Ray Poskey minister at New Hope Baptist Church in Hobbs. Burial to follow at Lovington Cemetery. The family will be available on Monday, December 8th from 6-8 PM for those that wish to come by the funeral home and share their remembrances of Bedford. In lieu of floral tributes the family would be grateful for donations to help defray the cost of his funeral expenses as he had no insurance. Those wishing to mail a donation may do so by sending it to his brother, Billy Sipes P.O. Box 910 in Lovington, NM 88260. The family is so thankful to the staff at Lea Regional Medical Center for the kind and gentle care they gave to Bedford during his final days here on Earth. If anyone would like to donate for Bedford's funeral expenses there is an online page where they can do so by debit or credit card. The link for that page is http://www.gofundme.com/i8jiv4