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- Loy David Tipton, age 69, 108 Robbins Avenue, Erwin, went home to be with the Lord Monday afternoon, November 12, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was a lifelong resident of Unicoi County, a son of the late Jeff and L. M. Proffitt Tipton.
Mr. Tipton retired from the Unicoi County school system after 15 years of service. He attended Pathway Free Will Baptist Church.
Mr. Tipton is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 22 years: Bennie Jean Whitson Tipton; one son: Caroll Keith Tipton and wife, Teresa Ann, Gray; one daughter: Annette Owens and husband, Mike, Blountville; mother of Loy's children: Marie N. Nave, Blountville; two grandchildren: Matthew Tipton and Jessica Owens; three brothers: Everett Tipton and wife, Glenna, Howard Tipton, Herman Tipton and wife, Freda; six sisters: Bertha Edwards, Mary Lois Waldrop and husband, Richard, all of Unicoi County, Phyllis Carver and husband, Howard, Mars Hill, NC, Alice Shelton and husband, Donald, Sharon English and husband, Ronald, Reva Briggs and husband Larry, all of Unicoi County; two sisters-in-law: Lois Brummett and husband Fred, Madeline Barnett and husband, Iss, all of Unicoi County; Best friend: Ken Rice, Erwin and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service for Mr. Tipton will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2012, in the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Craig Shelton will officiate. Special music will be provided by Roger Roberts and Inez Chandler.
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Abt 1943 - 2012 (~ 69 years)
