Ernest Tipton

Ernest (Ron) Tipton age 66 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at home. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Ron was an Engineer with Santa Cruz Water Department in California for 35 years and returned to Maryville in 2002 to retire. Preceded in death by: Parents, Ernest & Rosa Mitchell Tipton. Survivors include: Cousins, Janie Bell, Barbara Tipton, Winona Wade, Mable Pendley, Fred Headrick, Wade Headrick, Paul Headrick, and Evelyn Mitchell Prater. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 3:00 PM, Friday, April 20, 2012 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. Scott Kidd officiating. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ernest Tipton please visit our Sympathy Store.