John Lloyd Sipple

Posted on July 29, 2026

John Lloyd Sipple

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Lloyd Sipple, a beloved husband, father, Papa and friend.

He passed away on July 8, 2026, in Huntsville, Texas, surrounded by his loved ones. John was born in Bainbridge, N.Y., on Feb. 25, 1944, to Lloyd and Mary Lou Branham Sipple.

John’s parents raised him, alongside his two younger sisters, Ellen and Barb, on a small farm in New York state.

There, they grew corn and was the second largest maple syrup producer in the country. John often recalled sitting on the floor of the old farmhouse listening to his dad and grandpa talk about ‘business things.”

It was on that farm that his knack for business and leadership began…leading him to serve as the Head of Operations with Procter & Gamble (P&G) while also leading businessmen to Christ through his work with the Navigators.

After 25 years with P&G, he went on to start his own consulting firm, remaining steadfast in his heart’s call of ministering to others.

While he loved what he did, there was nothing he loved more than his family and friends.

To his wife, he was her hero…always protecting and loving.

To his daughters…he was their biggest champion, always encouraging and forever constant. They witnessed him being father to the fatherless and mentoring those that the Lord placed on his heart.

They knew that when they woke up every morning their Dad had already been up praying for them.

His grandchildren use these words to describe their Papa: he was a servant and a leader. He was insightful and steadfast. He was driven and selfless. He was self-assured and a true stalwart, faithfully present and dedicated.

To all, John was kind and generous. Loyal and steady. Wise and dedicated.

He has changed us all and he will be missed immensely.

John was preceded in death by his father and mother.

John is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Kathleen Sipple; three daughters, Kim (James) Statzer, Kerri (Jeff) Cravey and Heather (Randy) Janinda; eight grandchildren, Johnny (Audrey) Cravey, Matthew Janinda, Jacob Cravey, Allie (Nick) Jakaitis, Katie (Trey) Carpenter, Caroline (Nathan) Lindler, Jack Statzer and Noah Janinda; and 11 great-grandchildren, Azariah, Mattie, Selah, Zeppelin and Axl Janinda, Ezekiel and Samantha Carpenter, Camden Cravey, Leena and Emmie Jakaitis, and Holland Lindler.

A memorial service will be held at Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Ga., on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m., followed by a reception in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to Forgiving Forward (www.forgivingforward.com) or Touching Hearts Ministry (touchinghearts.tv). Thank you.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)