Brian Lewis Tipton

Brian Lewis Tipton obituary, San Angelo, TX

Brian Lewis Tipton

Brian Tipton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shaffer Funeral Home - Robert Lee on Mar. 14, 2025.

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Brian Lewis Tipton, 72, of Carlsbad, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025. Born on March 2, 1953, in Bell California to Floyd and Betty Tipton, Brian was a Restaurant Manager and Licensed Carpenter. He last worked as a cook in the Food Service Department at San Angelo State Supported Living Center. Brian lived in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, before moving to Texas to be closer to family. Brian aspired to be remembered for his cheerful demeanor. The family will not hold a service or memorial. Brian never met a stranger.
Brian is survived by two brothers, Dana Tipton (Carolyn) of Carlsbad, Texas, and Dean Tipton (Pam) of Edmond, Oklahoma, niece Diana Cardenas (Abraham), nephews Christopher Tipton (Lesli), Thomas Tipton (Sunni), Forrest Tipton (Tiffany), and several great nieces and nephews.
Brian is preceded in death by his parents; Floyd and Betty Tipton, and brother Bruce.
Please donate to the Businessmen's and Women's Bible Class that Brian attended.
We would like to thank the amazing staff at Robert Lee Care Center team for their care during his last 10 months.
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