Donald Lee Tipton

August 29, 1934 - August 31, 2014

Rev. Donald Lee Tipton

Rev. Donald Tipton, born August 29, 1934 to the late William and Della Tipton of Paris, Ky. Promoted to Heaven on August 31, 2014. He was a Preacher and Evangelist for over 60 years, traveling around the world serving in countless revivals. He graduated from Asbury College in 1967 and Asbury Seminary in 1974. He served as a United Methodist Pastor and Evangelist for 60 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Billy Tipton and one sister, Sylvia Jean Ritchie. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Betty Jo Tipton and his two children, Terry Tipton and Melody Tipton, all of Wilmore. He is also survived by his three grandchildren , Heather Naylor (Kevin), Jassen Tipton, and Joe Tipton (Jamie). He is also survived by his brothers, Gilbert Tipton, Bill Tipton (Carolyn) and James "Rusty" Tipton (Susie). Also, his sisters Bonnie Banta (Billy) and Elizabeth Howell (Charles). He is also survived by 4 great grandchildren - Hayden Trent, Karigan Naylor, Gavin Tipton and Abby Tipton, other family members and numerous friends.
The visitation will be at Hager and Cundiff Funeral Home in Nicholasville on Tuesday, September 2 from 5-8pm with the service on Wednesday, September 3 at 1 pm. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."

Funeral Information

Service: 1:00 PM Wednesday, Sept. 3
Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home

Burial: Wilmore Cemetery

Visitation: 5 to 8 PM Tuesday, Sept. 2

Donations Information

Hospice of the Bluegrass

Directions

Visitation: Hager & Cundiff F.H.

Service: Hager & Cundiff F.H.