Rolland F. Tipsword

Tip,
The shock of your passing still lingers with me every day. You were always so full of life that it is hard to believe or accept that you are gone. You are and always will be one of my dearest and most trusted friends as you were someone with whom I could share my innermost secrets, thoughts and dreams. I often think of the precious times we spent together and thank God for touching my life with the gift of YOU. I am so sad, but know in my heart that you are seated at the right hand...

I was so sorry to hear of Judge Tipsword's passing. He was a good friend to many people. I know he has joined the angels choir and they will be delighted, as we on earth were, to hear his beautiful voice.

My sympathy to Roland's family and friends. He was my "neighbor boy" in Beecher City, IL and might I say one of those local boys that "made good". He never forgot friends old and new and always a friendly smile for everyone. At the all school reunions in Beecher City he led everyone in the singing of the loyalty song accompanied by Irene Perkins on the piano--now both gone. What a wonderful man and even after becoming a judge he never forgot from where he came. Remembered always with...

Mr. Tipsword was such a good friend to Mother (Dora Lee Huffman) and was also her Attorney.

As I go through my second term as Worthy Patron of Flower City Chapter 152, I look back at one of the truly great men that I have met in my life and must count Rolland as one of them. He mesmerized me with his singing and with his wit. I will never forget the times we had in the 22nd Degree and his rendition of "Brown October Ale". He was a Brother, but more important, he was my friend. Both my wife and I extend our sincere sympathy to his family and hope you all know how much this...

Rolland Tipsword was our mother's first cousin, i.e. Vada Goff Sims. We have always been proud of Rolland and his many accomplishments. Our prayers are with you, Rolland, may God watch over you.
Nelda Sims Auvil, Cousin
Billy Roy Sims, Cousin

Good Bye Old Friend

A great person.

Flower City Chapter # 152

Wow, sorry to hear of Mr. Tipswords passing. I met him a few times and he was always so nice.
CMLuczak