Omer Daniel Tipton

“Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4 Omer Tipton “Tip” of Kingsport, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at 8:50 a.m. at his home in Kingsport. He was a born again Christian and of the Baptist faith. He attended Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church, where he was a member. He was a charter member of the National World War II Museum and a member of the V.F.W. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union. He lived to fish and hunt big game. He also liked to garden. Mr. Tipton, like many others, during World War II served his country with great pride. He fought for the freedom of worship, and the freedom of speech. He served in the United States Navy aboard the famous warship, the U.S.S. O’brien, both in in Europe and the south Pacific. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Georgia Lane Tipton; his parents Harve and Albie Bates Tipton, seven brothers and two sisters. He is survived by one daughter, Sharon Hicks, son-in-law James Hicks, one grandson Daniel Hicks, all of Chattanooga, TN. He is also survived by special lifelong friends, Myrtle Carter, Nancy McConnell, Stephanie Osborne, Randy Osborne, Noah Osborne, Leah Osborne; a special niece, Linville Bishop; two sisters, Rosa Farthing and Pauline Thompson; one brother, James Tipton; and several nephews and nieces and many friends. He retired from the Mead cooperation with more than 40 years of service. Mr. Tipton and the O’brien crew of 365 men fought in the following battles: The Battle of D. Day in Normandy, France, the liberation of the Philippine Islands, the Battle of Japan, and the battle of Okinawa, Japan. Mr.Tipton was awarded the following medals: The American Campaign Medal, the liberation of the Philippines Campaign Medal, the Asia Attic Pacific Campaign Medal, the Jubilee Medal of Liberty, the World War II Victory Medal and six Bronze Battle Stars. He was honorably discharged after two years and four months of service. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. immediately following visitation in the Chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Lewis and Brother Mike Bays officiating. There will be a Military Honor’s committal service on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home. Military Honors will be provided by the Kingsport American Legion Post 2/365. Serving as pallbearers will be Marvin Tipton, Mark Tipton, Randy Osborne, and Noah Osborne. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Tipton and Gene McConnell. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, located at 2313 Portland Ave., Kingsport, TN 37660. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the family.