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Gary Vernon Tippens

May 19, 1948 — April 23, 2017

Gary Vernon Tippens of Philadelphia, TN, 68, passed away Sunday morning, April 23, 2017 at Sweetwater Hospital. Son of the late V.L. (Jim) and Kathleen Stewart Tippens, he was also preceded in death by his sister Rebecca Tippens Martin.
Tippens was a lifelong Southern Baptist who served as a volunteer and a Sunday School teacher. An eternal patriot, he voluntarily served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1973 including a Vietnam tour from 1969 to 1970. Tippens was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. His nearly 50 year career included years of service for TVA, Westinghouse and Bechtel.
He was quietly proud of and dedicated to his family, and was most at home surrounded by his sons, their wives and children.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Eva Withrow Tippens of Philadelphia, TN, his sons: Casey Tippens and fiancée Paige York of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; Colby Tippens and wife Kim of Cookeville, TN; and Cory Tippens and wife Jenny of Kingston, TN; and grandchildren: Colt Letner, Kayla Tippens, Drew Tippens, Kendra Tippens, Sam Tippens, Camden Tippens, Carter Tippens and Hannah Mae Tippens. He is also survived by his brothers Jimmy Tippens and wife Katy, Vernie Tippens and wife Michelle, Bobby Tippens and wife Teresha, and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Foundation or to a charity of one’s choice will be greatly appreciated.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 1:00pm until 3:00pm at the Philippi Baptist Church, located at 2484 Harrison Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311.
A celebration of life service will follow the visitation, starting at 3:00pm with Pastor Nick Hill officiating.
Gary will be laid to rest succeeding the service in the Sunset Memorial Gardens mausoleum.
You are invited to share a memory of Gary or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral and Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Tippens family with these arrangements.

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

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