John Tipton MONTGOMERY

News Death Notice

MONTGOMERY, John Tipton "Tip" age 89, of New Carlisle, went home to be with our Lord on November 2, 2013. John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth. He was a loving father to his son, Darrell Montgomery of Dayton; loving grandfather to Tina & Neil Chandler of New Carlisle, Angie & Brian Bennett of West Chester, & Ian Montgomery of Dayton. He was dearly loved by his great-grandchildren, Megan, Jacob, Erica and Brooke, along with countless other friends and family who were blessed to know him. John will be remembered for his love and dedication to his family and church, his incredible strength, gentle manner and patience. He was a member of Huber Heights Baptist Temple, Vandalia Lodge F & AM and Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton. John enjoyed the outdoors and was a carpenter at heart. He retired from Chrysler Corporation with over 30 years of service. John then began spending more time on his favorite hobby - building things. John, with the help of his wife and son, finished building his second home in the country. John was known as "the man who could fix anything". He continued building and fixing things for anyone in need for many years. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, November 7, 2013 at the Marker & Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pike with Pastor Chuck Zimmerman officiating. Interment New Carlisle Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. John's family would like to thank the staff of 10 Wilmington Place and Vitas Hospice for their wonderful care and support. It will never be forgotten. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in John's memory.