Clarence is survived by his sons, Jason Tippett (Kimberly Jodie Tippett) and Dr. Jeff Tippett; grandchildren, Chelsea Morgan Tippett, Blake Anthony Tippett, Peyton Sage Jodie, Emma Tippett, Jessica Tippett, Joseph Tippett; and former spouse Shirley Tippett.
He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters.
The family will receive visitors from 10:00-11:00 am on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Crystal Coast Assembly of God, located at 1367 NC HWY 58, Peletier, NC 28584. A funeral service will begin at 11:00 am with military honors. On Friday, December 29, 2023, at 10:00 AM, Clarence will be laid to rest with his parents at New Bern Memorial.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crystal Coast Assembly of God with designation to the Disaster Relief Ministry.
Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Clarence Bell Tippett.