of Wilson, AR
October 1, 1924 - February 26, 2019
LeRoy Tippy Sr., 94, of Wilson, passed away February 26, 2019. He was born October 1, 1924 in Boynton, AR to Jack and Mary Tippy. He is survived by his wife of 67 ½ years JoAnn Tippy; sons: LeRoy Jr. (Lucy) Tippy of Wilson, AR, Gary (Teresa) Tippy of Etowah, AR, Perry (Donna) Tippy of Wilson, AR; daughters: Nancy (Rick) Duncan of Wilson, AR, and Lisa (Bill) Cook of Manila, AR; 14 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren; sister-in-laws: Mary Tippy, Garnett Tippy, Betty Nichols, and Daisy Sornson. He is preceded in death by his son: Joe Charles Tippy; granddaughter: Bridgette Bennett; his parents; brothers: Lloyd (Polly) Tippy, Henry (Angie) Tippy, J.T. (Evelyn) Tippy, L.B. (Nell) Tippy, Howard (Launa) Tippy, William Tippy, Jack Tippy, Bobby Tippy, Orville Tippy, Andrew Tippy, and sister: Alice (Carl) George. LeRoy was a family man. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved his family, friends, and community. He served on the Wilson Fire Department for 60+ years.
I'm so sorry to hear about LeRoy. I just arrived in Newport for the family reunion and typed his name in my phone. This site came up. I Would have been here for the services, had I known. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God wrap you in his arms and give you comfort. Jeanine.
So sorry to hear of Mr Tippy's passing. He was a very good man and friend to many. I'll always cherish his warm smiles and kind words. My sympathy to his family that he truly loved so dearly. He will be missed by the many young & old lives, which he'd touched. Sincerely, Melissa (Weetie) Brown
So sorry for your loss. God’s peace be with all of you
I am so sorry for your loss I have known this family my whole life he was a awesome man
Tippy, I am so sorry for the loss of your daddy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God carry you threw this time of sorrow and thoughout the days to come.
Prayers for the Tippy family! Mr. Tippy filled a big void for me at an early age,and I will never forget it! RIP!!!
Sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear of Mr. Tippy passing away. Such a nice family.
Our sympathy to all the family, sweet, sweet man!
To Jo Ann & Family So sorry to here of Leroy' s passing & so sorry I can not attend the visitation / services with my sympathy Hayden
Tonda and I send our condolences to your wonderful family.
My sincere condolences
I am so sorry to hear about Leroy. My prayers are with you all. I have always thought of you all as my family! He was such a kind man! You will always have a place in my heartâ¤ï¸Love Brenda
Sorry for your loss. His family and friends will miss him. Praying for your family.
Nancy and family. My heart goes out to you during the loss of your dad.... God had plans for him. He isn’t hurting anymore. He is. Having a ball now... I know. The next weeks, months, years, to come are going to be hard. But you will be reunited one day! Ur employees at Usps are thinking of you if you need anything let us know.
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for all of you. I know this is a difficult time. But, please remember all the good times. Chicken was a special man. He always made me feel welcome in your home and offered a ready hug anytime I saw him. Scotty and I will be there on Friday. We love you.
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Tippy.
Sending prayers for all the family.
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Tippys passing. He was a great man who will be so missed. All of his family is in my prayers.
Dear Aunt Joann and family, we join you in the sorrow of Uncle Leroy's passing. It saddens us deeply that Grandpa and Grandma Tippy and all their children are gone; however, what a homecoming it must have been yesterday. I can only imagine the tears of joy as they are all once again together.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers but we pray that our Heavenly Father grants you peace and comfort and the ability to rejoice in the memories.
Our love, Eric and Elaine
I love all wished I could be with you may God cover you and wrap you in his love and grace He will be missed greatly My love and prayer for you and family
Garnet Tippy
Sending loads of love and prayers for Great-Uncle Leroy’s close family and friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr.Tippy was such a sweet man and such a wonderful neighbor to my Granparents for years. Rest in peace Papa Chicken.