Richard Tipton,Sr.

Richard Duane Tipton, Sr. passed away on March 2, 2016 at the age of 77. Born on December 21, 1938 in Fowler, MI, the son of John and Margaret (Townsend) Tipton, Sr. He married Judith DeYoung on October 30, 1959 and she survives him.

Also surviving are their children, Kery (Becky) Tipton, Richard (Deborah) Tipton, Jr., Valerie (Dennis) Vallette, Samantha Tipton, Rebecca (Donald) Longstreth, twelve grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, siblings, Gerald Tipton, Margaret "Peg" Caesar, Sharon Halfmann and Linda Tipton. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, John Jr. and Robert Tipton.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Osgood Funeral Home, 104 E. Cass St., St. Johns, burial to follow at Payne Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the American Heart Assoc.

The family is being served by the Osgood Funeral Homes.