Arthur Willis Jipson of Boone passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. Born September, 7, 1956 in Portland, Maine to Roland Cecil Jipson and Doris Elizabeth Gardiner. Arthur spent his years working as a Sieu Chef at the Blowing Rock Country Club and spent his free time with his beloved dog, Molly and various other animals or indulging in one of his many hobbies which included, cooking, tending to his garden, hiking, working on his car or on the computer. He is survived by his children, Micheal Arthur Jipson, Danielle Elizabeth Burfine, Amanda Lynn Jipson Olfano, Caitlin Leigh Jipson and their mother Elizabeth Rothenberger; grandchildren, Joseph Ross Olfano IV, Ricky Arthur Olfano, Maximus Scott Olfano, Sophia Reign Elizabeth Olfano, Jazmyne Nicoya Burfine, Austin Riley Burfine; great-grandchildren, Layla Nicoya Vidal; sister, Victoria Anne Jipson Memorial Services are to be held and announced at a later date. Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Jipson family.