Harold Edward Tipton
Funeral services for Harold Edward Tipton, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2013, at First Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Tipton died at 11:50 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2013, at West Vue Nursing Center.
He was born July 29, 1926, at High Gate, Missouri, to Alva Tipton and Eula Eunice Tynes Tipton. He graduated from Richland High School. Mr. Tipton was a veteran, having enlisted at age 17, in the United States Navy. He served during WWII on the USS Menifee and took part in the Battle of Okinawa. On August 26, 1946, he was married in Camden County, Missouri, to Ina Thornsberry. A resident of West Plains, Missouri since 1963, Harold owned the Western Auto Store and then was a salesman for Federated Insurance Company for 17 years, until his retirement. After retirement, he enjoyed playing golf with family and friends, traveling and participating in foreign mission trips. Harold was a member of the First Baptist Church since 1963, had served as a deacon and in many ministries in the church. He was also an active board member of the Sheltered Workshop, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club and Gideon’s International.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Ina Tipton, West Plains, Missouri; one son, Timothy Edward Tipton, Tulsa, Oklahoma; two granddaughters, Morgan Elizabeth Tipton and Katelyn Alison Tipton, both of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sisters, Berniece Wehner, husband, Gordon, Kansas City, Missouri and Virginia Eldridge, Richland, Missouri; one brother, Edgar Tipton, wife, Charlotte, Glasgow, Montana; one aunt, Alvina Muenks, Jefferson City, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Andrew and Pearl Mitschle Thornsberry and one brother-in-law, Don McCamey, precede him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to The Gideon Bible Society, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Sunie & Bo Pace
October 23, 2013 @ 9:34 am
Our thoughts and prayers of comfort are with you. Bo & Sunie Pace
Betty & Bud Bradshaw
October 23, 2013 @ 11:15 am
We are very sad to say an earthly good-bye to Harold Tipton. Our association began in his later years, and he was always friendly, kind, and had the presence of a true gentleman. One of our happy memories was sharing with Ina and Harold their Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary. It was a find event held at the First Baptist Church. Many family members attended, along with a host of friends. Another memory is an original oil painting titled “Respect” by Jerry H. Thornsberry. The painting shows “Harold Tipton as a seventeen year-old Seaman First Class in the U.S. Navy. By living a life based on Christian principles Mr. Tipton has earned the respect of all who know him, family, friends, and acquaintances.” Well said. Amen!
Curtis and Marcella Huff
October 23, 2013 @ 7:48 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bud & Marie Nale
October 23, 2013 @ 9:15 pm
We are sorry about your loss. Harold was a very caring man and will be remembered by many. Our prayer and sympathy are with the family.
Dave & Mary Brostrom
October 24, 2013 @ 12:10 pm
Dear Tim & Ina,
Mary and I were sorry to learn of Harold’s passing. He was truly a fine man. Please know that you have our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.
David Schwabauer
October 24, 2013 @ 3:47 pm
Tim, you and your family are in our prayers and will be included in out church prayer offerings on Sunday. You have our deepest sympathies and our thoughts are with you . David Schwabauer
Kathy Beaty
November 8, 2013 @ 3:52 pm
Glad I was able to fix him some good salads he really enjoyed in his last days while at West Vue.( I was the one that was waiting for my LPN license to get back to MO,) which praise the Lord I got back and am looking for a nursing job now. But so thankful to have had the opportunity to still help others as God has called me to do. Now your loved one is at peace with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. My prayer are with you for the added peace you need.