Allen Heyward Hipp, 71, of 656 Bethany Schoolhouse Rd., Saluda, SC 29138, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Born April 3, 1945 in Saluda County, he was the oldest son of the late Heyward Liston and Dorothy Lee Jones Hipp. Allen was a graduate of Hollywood High School, Spartanburg Methodist College and the University of South Carolina.

After teaching at Gilbert Elementary School and Utopia Elementary School, he returned to the family farm, Hipp's Dairy and worked there with his brother until his death. He was an avid fan of the South Carolina Gamecocks, and was a member of multiple farming and dairy associations.

Allen was a faithful member of Bethany United Methodist Church and served in many leadership roles.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Eargle Hipp of 49 faithful and loving years. In addition he is survived by three sons, Todd (Margaret Ann), Eric, and Chad (Danielle) and was the proud grandfather of North, Ryan and Noah Hipp and step-grandfather of Mary Claire and Cullen Mathias. Also surviving are a brother, Kenneth Hipp (Robin) and a brother-in-law, James Caldwell and many nieces and nephews.

Allen was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Lee Hipp Caldwell.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Bethany United Methodist Church located at 363 Bethany Rd., Saluda, SC 29138 with Rev. Kenneth Freeman and Rev. Daniel S. Bradley officiating . Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service in the church fellowship hall. At other times the family will be at the home.

Memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church in c/o Clara Riley, 242 Bethany Rd., Saluda, SC 29138 or to a charity of one's choice.