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David Tippins Obituary
He was a lifelong member of Claxton First Baptist Church, where he had served as deacon, treasurer and on various committees.
He attended North Georgia College, graduated from the University of Georgia and was a retired self-employed CPA. He was a U.S. Army veteran, had served one term on the Claxton City Council and more recently had served nine years on the Evans County and Regional Library boards. He was a former member and past president of Claxton Rotary Club. A longtime member of the Tippins Bank & Trust Company Board of Directors, he was recently named director emeritus.
His parents, Eldred Lanier and Mary Burns Tippins; and brother, Dr. Jesse G. Tippins, predeceased him.
Survivors: his wife of 50 years, Marie Knight Tippins of Claxton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Will Groover of Stilson and Jennifer and Jimmy Eubanks of Tucker; one son, David Tippins Jr. of Statesboro; one sister and brother-in-law, Betsy and Dan Eden of Augusta; one brother and sister-in-law, Eldred Tippins Jr. and Laura of Claxton; six grandchildren, Angie Tippins Glisson, Katie and Emily Tippins, Aaron and William Groover and Jonathan Eubanks; one great-grandson, Cole Glisson; three step grandchildren, Amanda Eubanks Skinner, James M. and Sarah Eubanks; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation: Wednesday, March 19, 6-8 p.m. at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Funeral: A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at Claxton First Baptist Church with Dr. Larry Meadors and the Rev. Dan Hughes officiating. Burial: private interment in the L.A.H. Tippins Family Cemetery will be held later in the afternoon.
Remembrances: in lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be sent to Ogeechee Area Hospice, 200 Donehoo Street, Statesboro, GA, 30459; or Evans County CARES, Inc., P.O. Box 186, Claxton, GA 30417; or one's charity of choice.
Statesboro Herald, March 19, 2008
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Memories and Condolences
for David Tippins
Andy Colson
March 24, 2008
David,
You are great friend, and my thoughts and prayers have been with you during this time. May the peace and comfort of Gods grace be with you and your family.
Doris Todd
March 22, 2008
Marie,
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers for many months. David was truly a nice person and I enjoyed working with him at the bank.
Cynthia & David Stephens
March 21, 2008
This is such a great loss to our community of Claxton. Mr. David was such a quiet and gentle man. He will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May you always treasure the wonderful memories of such a great man.
Donna NeSmith Durrence
March 20, 2008
Mrs. Marie, Dave, Beth and Jennifer, My thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. Mr. David will be surely missed by our family. I Love You.
Byron and Lani Downs
March 20, 2008
Marie and Family, We would like to offer our sympathy. I know being caregiver has been a challenge and a joy. David was such a great person.
Keith Smith
March 19, 2008
David,
Sorry to hear about your father's passing. You and your family are in my prayers.
Diann Hicklen and Family
March 19, 2008
Beth and Fanily
We would like to send you our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Nancy (Rogers) Williamson
March 19, 2008
Dave and Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your mother are in my prayers.
Blonnie Moore
March 19, 2008
Ms. Tippins
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. David was a true friend and helped me in so many ways with my work for so many years at Hazlehurst and Lumber City Housing Authorities.
Chris and Ann Webb
March 19, 2008
Mrs. Tippins and family, Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Tippins was such a wonderful man and we consider ourselves fortunate to have so many wonderful memories of him.
Joe Dixon
March 19, 2008
Hello Dave I haven't formally met you but I am new to Test in Savannah and I am sorry to hear about your loss. If there is anything I can do please dont hesitate to contact me!!!! You and your family are in my prayers.
Karen (Beasley) & Terry Stargel
March 19, 2008
Dave & Beth, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I will be thinking about you during this difficult time. You'll always have your memories, cherish them.
A. C. White Relocations 87
March 19, 2008
Jennifer and The Tippins family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your entire family will be in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Chad, Tanya, Noah and Katie McCorkle
March 19, 2008
Beth,
We will have your family in our prayers.
Hollie Tapley
March 19, 2008
Dave - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tender time. God Bless.
Marianne Hopper
March 19, 2008
Marie,
David has meant so much to me during my years at the Waynesboro Housing Authority. He was always such a gentleman and very special to all of us there. Please express our sympathy to your family. Keeping all of those wonderful memories in our hearts does help some. We keep you in our prayers.
Fondly, Marianne and Billy Hopper
Jacqueline Malphrus
March 19, 2008
Marie and family, I am deeply sorry to read of your great loss. David was a genuinely fine person. May God comfort you in the days to come.
Cliff, Pam & Joseph Kennedy
March 19, 2008
Mrs. Marie, Dave, Beth & Jennifer,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Mr. David was a wonderful man that so many will miss and be kindly remembered.
With Love,
Deron and Lynne Deloach Kicklighter
March 19, 2008
Marie and children, This was such atrajedy to hear about. David and my father were very good friends and he was one of the most kindest and finest men myself and my husband have ever had the priviledge to know I have a bad cold and will not be able to attend the visitation, however the thoughts and prayers of my family will be with you all during this sad and difficult time, Mr. David will be greatly missed and his loss is a great loss to this community. With much respect and adoration and i can say I was Proud to have know this wonderful man
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