Eldon Bruce Sipes Sr. died at Hospice House of Vero Beach.
He was born in Lenoir, N.C., and lived in Vero Beach for 43 years, coming from Statesville, N.C.
Before retirement, he was foreman with the Vero Beach T & D Department.
He served in the Navy during World War II.
He was a Christian.
Survivors include his daughters, Linda Sipes and Deborah Tripp, both of Vero Beach, and Katherine Hunt, of North Carolina; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Sipes; and son, Butch Sipes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961.
Memorial services will be private.
Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.
