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Thomas Tipton Obituary
Thomas N. Tipton, Sr., a retired Cuyahoga Falls Detective.
Tom was born August 13, 1949 in Barberton, Ohio, was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Falls High in 1968. He entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1972 and married Linda Ralston that same year.
In 1981 Tom became a Cuyahoga Falls police officer and retired as a detective in 1992 due to heart issues that ultimately took his life on April 11th, in Denton, Texas, where he had lived for the past 15 years. Tom loved Jesus and was honored to lead two bible studies in Texas. He enjoyed golf and was an avid Cleveland sports fan.
Tom leaves behind his wife, Linda; son and daughter-in-law, Tom Jr. and Elizabeth; the pride and joy of his life were his three granddaughters, Katherine, Emily, and Caroline.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at the Anthony Funeral Home MCGOWAN-REID & SANTOS CHAPEL, 247 Stow Ave. (at Third St., one block north of Portage Trail in) Cuyahoga Falls. Burial with full military honors will be at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. If you would like to donate please make memorials in memory of Tom Tipton, Sr. to Folds of Honor, 5800 N. Patriot Dr., Owasso, OK 74055 or Watermark Community Church/youth group 7540 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75251.(McGowan-Reid & Santos Chapel, FALLS)
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Cy Taylor
September 25, 2024
Hello, I served with Tip at 2nd Radio Bn early 70´s. He was a man and Marine I looked up to. I have attempted to find him several times, but not the last few years. I have a few photos. If anyone sees this and would like to reach out, here´s my email: [email protected]
I´m very sorry to hear he passed. We would have had many fine recollections to share.
Cy Taylor, Chattanooga, Tennessee
dorothy romesberg
April 26, 2017
The Tipton family,
Our thoughts are with you, in this time of loss. Our son, Bruce, was in Tommy's kindergarden class at Preston school. The Romesberg family
Paula Tangenberg
April 19, 2017
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. We were both so lucky to find our sweethearts young and have long and loving marriages. I thought about you so often over the years. My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. I know he is safe in God's arms and that will hopefully carry you all through this difficult time.
All my best thoughts for you and yours,
Paula Barrett Tangenberg
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Roger and Susan Phillips
April 19, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your Uncle! Appreciate his service! God bless!
Linda Gates
April 18, 2017
Linda, Tom Jr., and family....was so very sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Having known him from elementary school on, there was no finer person on this earth! My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you on your loss, but I know he has moved on to a greater place. May all your memories and time with him hold tight in your heart until you meet again. Linda, I miss seeing you around the Falls area, and wish you well. With loving friendship...Linda Gates
Bettina Percoco Nugent
April 17, 2017
Dear Linda and family,
So sorry to hear the Class of '68 lost another great guy. Tom was such a nice guy in school and he has accomplished so much since then. My thoughts and prayers are that you feel the arms of our comforting God around you during these difficult days. Hold your memories and faith close to your heart.
In Christian sympathy, Bettina Percoco Nugent
Mike Gay
April 17, 2017
Linda and Family. I am very sorry for your loss of Tom. I worked with him at CFPD until his retirement and remember him as a outstanding Police Officer/Detective and a very nice person to work with.
Ben Belleman
April 17, 2017
Our prayers go out to Linda, Tom and family. TOM, SR was a special guy to our family and our program
Janet Gordon
April 17, 2017
Dear LINDA,YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.YOU WILL RECEIVE A CARD AND NOTE LATER.SYMPATHY FOR YOU AND YOUR SON.yOUR MANAGER FRIEND,Janet K.Gordon
Linda Richardson
April 17, 2017
May you be blessed in your time of sorrow with God's tender mercies and never-ending faithfulness.
Betty (Badertscher) Wojtowicz
April 17, 2017
Dear Linda, so sorry to hear of Tom's death, but rejoice that he's in heaven with other loved ones. Will be praying for you and your entire family.
LeDawn Thomas
April 17, 2017
Linda & Tommy,
My sincerest condolences. You guys are in my prayers and know Tom will be missed by all who's lives he touched. What a joy it's been to be part of Lee's family for over 30 yrs., which made us family by sheer definition. I'll always have fond memories of your last visit to Cincy to celebrate Lee's DARE Educator award. I remember how proud she was to have you guys there. AND how much fun we had hanging out eating Graeter's, while she worked. Lee loves Tom like a son. I loved how he loved & respected her as his mom. The Gas Man's presence, smile & laugh will be missed by my family.
Praying for peace & comfort as you navigate this chapter in your life's journey. God's got you.
XO-LeDawn & Sydney
Rick Lane
April 17, 2017
Thanks Tom for being my very best childhood buddy. You know now and you knew then how much it meant to me to have your unwavering friendship in those innocent, simple, yet difficult times.
I'm so happy now that you have graduated with honors from a life well lived based on those Christian values you found so early on.
If you remember, please say a little prayer for me in heaven. I will pray for Linda and all your precious family back here with all my heart.
God Bless you my friend.
Sam Messina
April 16, 2017
Linda and Tommy,
I am very sad to hear of the passing of Tom. He was a very kind man and I will always cherish the times I had golfing with him and my dad. Our deepest condolences to the Tipton family.
Sam and Ann Messina
Sam Messina
April 16, 2017
April 16, 2017
Linda, Tommy, and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Tom. He brought so much joy to our family way back when. The memories that we have of you and Tom when we all met will be with our family forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Love Tom and Dawn Shaheen.
Randy Rivers
April 16, 2017
From our time at the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy, from our time working at the Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept. and from our time on the golf course; I will always remember Tom as a good and kind-hearted friend. I will miss him very much. Rest in peace brother.
Jim Decoulos
April 16, 2017
Linda and family, I came on from Northampton police, Tom became a friend, and later a golfing friend, I will always remember Tom and Gary Moss, always two fine detectives and people, may god rest his soul, I will keep your family in my prayers.
Janet Wines (Otey)
April 16, 2017
So sorry for your loss Linda. Tom was always such a kind person at CFHS.
Roger Williams
April 16, 2017
My deepest condolences to the entire Tipton Family. Linda, my thoughts are with you.
Tom was always the good guy.
Roger Williams
CFHS 68.
Linda Koutlas-Childers
April 16, 2017
Sorry for your loss,Linda,I knew Tom from 3rd grade to graduation, very sweet fella.
Rachel Lowe, Case-Williamson
April 16, 2017
Linda, so sorry for your loss.
Bill & Sara Blaydes
April 16, 2017
May GOD bless you and your Family in this time of sorrow.
Larry Wagner
April 16, 2017
Tom & I worked together as partners in the Cuy.Falls Detective Bureau. It is hard to describe Tom in one word. As a detective he was organized, relentless, dedicated and extremely good at his job. We seemed to think alike on most cases and Tom got along well with his peers. Off the job we were partners in a golf league. Tom, also enjoyed the comradery of the Department sports teams. Tom, was loyal to his friends and LOVED his family and GOD. I never heard him take the name of the Lord in vain. So there is not one word to describe him, but I'll add one more about my friend. "Integrity" He will be missed.
Larry & Sue Wagner
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