of Mountain Home, AR
February 20, 2021
Mr. Rex ''Dale'' Tipton, 85, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Hospice House. He was born (and raised) on August 19, 1935, in Mountain Home to Robert and Elouise (Benton) Tipton. He graduated Mountain Home High School, as a 4-year football nose tackle letterman, in 1954. Shortly after, he joined the United States Marine Corps and made it to the rank of Sargent. He loved the Marines but became disabled and retired in 1959. He also loved golfing and spending time with his family.
Dale is survived by his wife Nettie (Bagwell) Tipton of the home; son Steve (Sara) Tipton of Jonesboro, Arkansas; 3 grandchildren: Jesse Tipton of Jonesboro, Amy (Hunter) Tipton Carter Turner of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Julie Anna Tipton of the home. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Paul Tipton of Mountain Home.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the Roller Chapel. A private interment will be at the Mountain Home Cemetery in Mountain Home. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Arkansas Baptist Children's Home.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR 72654
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com