Jack Tipton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

GREENFIELD – Jack D. Tipton, age 70, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Hancock Regional Hospital. Born on May 31, 1940 in New Castle, he was the son of Denver E. and A. Jean (Gurley) Tipton. He graduated from Carthage High School in 1959, and served in the United States Army for 3 years. Jack was married to Patsy A. (Finch) Tipton. Jack worked for Wanamaker Post Office for 31 years before retiring. He also worked for Crystal Flash Gas Station and Classic Design Floral Shop in Greenfield. Jack was a member and Deacon of Cumberland Christian Church. He was an avid IU basketball fan and enjoyed watching the Indianapolis Colts. Surviving him are his wife, Pat Tipton of Greenfield; daughter, Shari (Bruce) Bratton of Corydon; sister, Phyllis A. (Ralph) Newkirk of Knightstown; 2 grandsons, Erick and Evan; nephews, Chris and Brian; and nieces, Lori, Wendy, Melissa and Kelly. Preceding him in death were his parents, Denver and Jean Tipton; and sister, Patricia Chapple. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 12, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield. Funeral services will be on Thursday, January 13, at 10:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary. Pastor Tom Scott will be officiating. Burial, with military rites provided by the US Army, will follow at Carthage Cemetery in Carthage. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or email condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com.

Jack Tipton

May 31, 1940 - January 8, 2011