Harley L. Tipton

Tipton, Harley L., of Kettering, passed away Friday, September 11, 2009. He was born in Cades Cove, TN and graduated from Townsend High School. Harley retired from NCR after 28 years as a Group Leader. Before moving to Dayton, he worked at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Harley was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a loving and devoted husband and father whom will be deeply missed by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Nola Coomer and Vina Skidmore. Harley is survived by his beloved wife, Ina; daughter Deb (Craig) Norris of Germantown; two sisters, Grace Hutsell and Louise Loan; brother, Otis Tipton, and several nieces and nephews, including Donna Lewchenko, Don Skidmore and Ken Skidmore. He had a very special place in his heart for his only daughter, Deb. He enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, trout fishing and working in his garden. Harley was passionate about University of Tennessee Volunteers football and was an avid fan. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service at 12:00 pm with Rev. Charles Ballard officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 pm Wednesday at Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Cades Cove, TN. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 865-983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Harley L. Tipton please visit our Sympathy Store.