Elmer Lee Tipton, 91, of Jonesboro, AR., died Monday, May 14, 2012, at St. Bernards Medical Center.
He was born in Jonesboro, AR., and had lived his entire life here. H
e was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a veteran of the Air Force. He was retired from Central Chevrolet where he was a mechanic. He loved deer hunting, fishing, gardening and woodworking. He enjoyed having coffee with the boys at McDonalds. He especially loved his rescued dogs, Abigail and Oscar.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Agnes Tipton of the home; his daughter, Sheila Tipton of Jonesboro; his brother, Doyle Tipton of Detroit Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor & Ruth Reece Tipton, and a brother, Charles Tipton.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Emerson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Jonesboro Sun, May 15, 2012.
He was born in Jonesboro, AR., and had lived his entire life here. H
e was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a veteran of the Air Force. He was retired from Central Chevrolet where he was a mechanic. He loved deer hunting, fishing, gardening and woodworking. He enjoyed having coffee with the boys at McDonalds. He especially loved his rescued dogs, Abigail and Oscar.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Agnes Tipton of the home; his daughter, Sheila Tipton of Jonesboro; his brother, Doyle Tipton of Detroit Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor & Ruth Reece Tipton, and a brother, Charles Tipton.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Emerson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Jonesboro Sun, May 15, 2012.
Elmer Lee Tipton, 91, of Jonesboro, AR., died Monday, May 14, 2012, at St. Bernards Medical Center.
He was born in Jonesboro, AR., and had lived his entire life here. H
e was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a veteran of the Air Force. He was retired from Central Chevrolet where he was a mechanic. He loved deer hunting, fishing, gardening and woodworking. He enjoyed having coffee with the boys at McDonalds. He especially loved his rescued dogs, Abigail and Oscar.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Agnes Tipton of the home; his daughter, Sheila Tipton of Jonesboro; his brother, Doyle Tipton of Detroit Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor & Ruth Reece Tipton, and a brother, Charles Tipton.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Emerson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Jonesboro Sun, May 15, 2012.
He was born in Jonesboro, AR., and had lived his entire life here. H
e was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and a veteran of the Air Force. He was retired from Central Chevrolet where he was a mechanic. He loved deer hunting, fishing, gardening and woodworking. He enjoyed having coffee with the boys at McDonalds. He especially loved his rescued dogs, Abigail and Oscar.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Agnes Tipton of the home; his daughter, Sheila Tipton of Jonesboro; his brother, Doyle Tipton of Detroit Michigan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor & Ruth Reece Tipton, and a brother, Charles Tipton.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Emerson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Jonesboro Sun, May 15, 2012.
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