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William Martin "Bill" Tippit

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William Tippit Obituary

William "Bill" Martin Tippit, 76, of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born on January 3, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee to Martin and Mildred Davis Tippit. Bill loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church. He had a love of all kinds of music and enjoyed in his early years, working with his father. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bill leaves behind to cherish his memory, a faithful caregiver, Annette Valentine and a host of family and friends. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 10 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee.

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Daily Memphian on Sep. 8, 2025.

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Debra Davis Burns

October 28, 2025

My deepest condolences.
RIP William (Bill) Tippit
Aunt Mildred $ Uncle Martin welcomed you with open arms.

Staff of Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

September 8, 2025

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Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery

5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN

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