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Obit of Joseph Lee Tippett - Grady County, Oklahoma

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The Verden News
October 29, 1937



Joseph Lee Tippett, son of Rev. J. F. and Lucinda Tippett was born at 
Franklin, North Carolina, May 27 1890. Passed away at his home October 
25, 1937 at the age of 47 years, 4 months, 22 days. He had been ill for 
some time due to cancer.

He was married to Mary Edith Dayton on October 14, 1912. To this union 
was born one daughter, Neatha Olive, April 6, 1914. He was converted and 
united with the Baptist church at Verden in 19_3 and was baptized by 
Rev. C. W. Taylor.

He led a devoted, consecrated Christian life and was loved by all who 
came in contact with him. He was a leader in the promotion of anything 
good and upright for his fellow man. He is survived by his wife and 
daughter, son-in-law, his devoted mother, Mrs. J. F. Tippett, three 
brothers, C. M., George and Frank Tippett, and five sisters, Mrs. Cora 
Foster, Mrs. Ethel Janssen, Mrs. O. H. Hall, Misses Minnie and Margaret 
Tippett, and a host of friends.

He was made a member of Verden A. F. & A. M. Lodge on February 5th, 
1921. Members of this lodge held Masonic services at the Verden cemetery 
before the body was laid to rest.

Pall bearers were G. C. McBee, H. G. Hinkle, G. H. Allen, E. W. Peters, 
Claude Roper and Ed Maguire.

Hansen Funeral Home had charge of the burial arrangements.



Submitted by Sandi Carter