Bobby Ray Tippy, 75, of Lafayette, IN, died at 3:05 AM Monday February 22, 2010 at his son?s home, where he has been residing for the past six years.
He was born June 11, 1934, in Lake City, AR, to the late Andrew and Mary Bankston Tippy.
Bobby was a spray painter for Kaywood Corp. in Benton Harbor, MI and Whitaker&s Furniture Co., Searcy, AR and retired in 1993. After retiring he worked for McDonalds doing general maintenance also in Searcy, AR.
He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting.
Surviving are his children Kevin S. Tippy wife Karla, Lafayette, In, Trina K. Tippy, Searcy, AR and
Todd A. Tippy, Searcy, AR, a sister Alice George husband Carl, Benton Harbor, MI, brothers JT Tippy, Lake Charles, AR and LeRoy “”””Chicken”””” Tippy wife JoAnn, Wilson, AR.

Bobby enjoyed attending his granchildren?s sporting activities as their number one fan. He also cherished his time spent with his grandchildren Eric and Zachary Tippy, Kristen, Justin and Kaytlynn Vaughn, Jacob and Caleb Tippy.

Visitation will be 5-7 PM Wednesday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd.
Funeral Service 10:00 AM Thursday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, Pastor Harvey Lange officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Attica.
Preceded in death by a son Brian Tippy, a grandson Alec Brian and brothers Andrew, William, Henry, Lloyd, Howard, Jack and LB.
Those wishing may contribute to the 700 Club or charity of Choice.