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Donald Tipton Obituary
He was the son of the late Booth and Ruth Tipton. Donald was also preceded in death by a brother, John Tipton.
He was a proud member of the VFW Post 10387 and the American Legion Post 146.
Donald is survived by his loving wife, Ola Tipton; son, Donald Scott Tipton; step-son, Dwayne Tharp and his wife, Paige; three grandchildren, Christian, Elizabeth, and Chandler; sister, Vernell Wright and her husband, Jimmy; four nephews, Troy Tipton and his wife Dana, Karl Gupton and his wife, Allison, Shane Tipton, and Wade Wright; four great-nieces and nephews, Megan, Kalen, Dillon, and Zach.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Prince George Emergency Crew, P.O. Box 308 Prince George, VA 23875. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Tipton
Carlton Brown
January 15, 2013
With deep regrets. Don was a wonderful person that I had the opportunity to work with at Park 500. You will be missed.
Cerdan Collins
January 9, 2013
May God continue to bless you and you family.
Joe Daniels
January 8, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Tipton Family in the passing one of our Band of Brothers and VN Veteran Brother Don. We will miss him. Rest in Peace my Friend...
January 8, 2013
jack olinger classmate richmond technical god bless
Anne Bradford
January 8, 2013
Sorry to hear about the passing of Tip. I enjoyed working with him. My prays are with you.
FRIENDS AT PARK 500
January 8, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bobby H. Tyler
January 7, 2013
I'M PROUD TO HAVE SHARED TIME AND SPACE WITH THIS BROTHER IN OUR GROUP,HE WILL BE NOT FORGOTTENED,OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF GRIEF,PRAISE GOD FOR HIS SERVICE TO US AND WITH US.FAMILY BE ENCOURAGED!
January 7, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Tipton Family in the passing of our Dear Friend and VN Veteran Brother Don.We will surely miss him. Rest in Peace Friend...
~Charles Cox(VN Vet) Kilmarnock,Va.
Vietnam Veterans
Support Group
Richmond, Va.
Lawrence and Emily Davis
January 7, 2013
As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Donald.
With deepest sympathy
Lawrence and Emily Davis
SemperFi Don
Min.S K
January 7, 2013
Our prays are with your family during this time of grieving, peace be unto your family and the comfort of God!
John Benesek
January 7, 2013
I am saddened to hear of Mr. Tipton's passing. I enjoyed working with him and having him as part of the Vietnam Band of Brethren.
Charles Lloyd
January 7, 2013
Rest in peace friend and fellow warrior.
Wilson Giggetts
January 7, 2013
I am glad that you return from Vietnam with us but sad to hear that you had paid the final price. May god be with you and I am please to have know you.
Joseph (fellow RVN vet) Just
January 6, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Isaiah Jefferson
January 6, 2013
Old soldiers never die, they just fade away. Rest in peace friend...
Harold Jackson
January 6, 2013
Don and I worked together many years at Park 500. Don was a good man that will be missed by many
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