Obituary for Joe Warren Tippett
Joe Warren Tippett, 84, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Johnny Lee and Cleta Smith Tippett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lea Ann Tippett and a brother, Mack Tippett. He was a member of the VFW Post 7339 and the Iotla Baptist Church. Joe was an Aviation Structural mechanic while serving in the United States Navy. He enjoyed welding in his spare time.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Rickman Tippett; daughter, Ramona Hill of Hallsville, TX; son, Greg Tippett (Kelly) of Hendersonville, NC; and brother, Eddie Tippett of Franklin, NC. Joe is also survived by four grandchildren, Melisa Mathews (Robin), Granger Abbott (Sara), Scott Tippett, and Sarah Tippett; special niece, Alicia Tippett (Teta); and several other nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 11am on Saturday, June 4, at Iotla Baptist Church. Rev. Brandon Breedlove and Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate.
Burial will be in the Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108.
The family will receive friends from 10am to 11am, one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Iotla Baptist Church cemetery fund.
Online condolences can be left at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Johnny Lee and Cleta Smith Tippett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lea Ann Tippett and a brother, Mack Tippett. He was a member of the VFW Post 7339 and the Iotla Baptist Church. Joe was an Aviation Structural mechanic while serving in the United States Navy. He enjoyed welding in his spare time.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Rickman Tippett; daughter, Ramona Hill of Hallsville, TX; son, Greg Tippett (Kelly) of Hendersonville, NC; and brother, Eddie Tippett of Franklin, NC. Joe is also survived by four grandchildren, Melisa Mathews (Robin), Granger Abbott (Sara), Scott Tippett, and Sarah Tippett; special niece, Alicia Tippett (Teta); and several other nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be at 11am on Saturday, June 4, at Iotla Baptist Church. Rev. Brandon Breedlove and Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate.
Burial will be in the Iotla Baptist Church Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108.
The family will receive friends from 10am to 11am, one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Iotla Baptist Church cemetery fund.
Online condolences can be left at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.