Elmer Paul Tipton

Elmer Paul Tipton of Maryville, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Morningview Village. Mr. Tipton was a World War II retired veteran with 30 years of service with the U.S. Navy. Preceded in death by: Son, Trent Tipton; Mother, Louise Tipton Burnett; Father, Ollie Tipton. Survivors include: Wife, Eula Tipton; Daughter, Paulette & husband Bill Brewer; Son, Shane Tipton; Granddaughter, Lacey & husband Jared Hill; Sister, Louise Clark; Half-Brothers, Don Tipton of Townsend and Don Davis of FL. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Smith Trinity Chapel with funeral service at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jared Raby officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 3:00 PM, Sunday, at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, in memory of Mr. Tipton, send donations to: St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Elmer Paul Tipton please visit our Sympathy Store.