Ashby Wade Tippett, Jr., affectionately known by family and friends as "Ashe," passed away on Friday, April 9th, 2021. He graduated from West Craven High School in 2005 and attended the Wilson Fire Academy to pursue his dream of becoming a professional firefighter. He later achieved his paramedic certification from Craven Community College.
To know Ashe was to love him. He lit up any room with his great sense of humor and infectious laugh. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by the love of his life, Lauren and son, Reagan; his father, Ashby Wade Tippett, Sr.; his sister, Jennifer Wetherington (Jeremy); and his nephews, Tanner and Teagan; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his mother, Becky Tippett.
A celebration of Ashe's life will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 17th at Asbury United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Asbury United Methodist Church or to the National Fallen Firefighters Association.
Arrangements are in the care of Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
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