********************************************************************** Joseph "Chip" Gaffney IV 28 July 2014 ********************************************************************** Joseph "Chip" Bernard Gaffney IV, passed away on July 28, 2014 at the age of 55. He was born on September 11, 1958 in Jackson, Tennessee to Joseph B. G affney III and Carolyn Gaffney. Joseph attended University of Texas PB in 1988, where he majored in computer science. He also attended Lambuth College in Jackson, Tennessee, where he majored in mathematics, was on the National Honor Society, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Chip met his wife Lisa in 1999, and together they shared many years of happiness. He also loved music, and was a huge fan of UT football. Chip is survived by his wife, Lisa; his parents Joseph and Carolyn; sister, Carol Emrich; nieces, Erin Chambers and Erica Teague, and many other loving family members and friends. A celebration of Chip's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2014 in the chapel of Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home. ********************************************************************** "I have had the fondest memories working with Chip. His cheerful personality and positive demeanor will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to the family." Priyanka Raghavan (India "My thoughts are with the family, Chip had an amazing and kind spirit. Sam" "If the trace of one's life were only the smiles brought to others, then all the testimonies here show how great Chip's life was. I'm grateful for knowing..." Aimé Fournier (Houston, TX) "Celebrating the life of a good man and mourning his passing with you. My thoughts are with the family, Chip had an amazing and kind spirit. Mina Patel..."