William "Ray" Tipton, known to most as "Grandpa", a resident of Henryetta, died June 28, 2016 in Henryetta at the age of 86. He was born May 10, 1930 in Schulter to William Arthur Tipton & Bonnie (Stipes) Tipton.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, DeWanda Bond, and by several brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Cleva Tipton of the home; son, Terry Tipton & wife Linda of Broken Arrow; daughter, Rene Sturman & husband Bill of Henryetta; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2016 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, July 1, 2016 at Westlawn Cemetery with Rev. Will Gordon, officiating. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.
Pallbearers will be Cody Putman, Tuff Putman, Dakota Wilbourn, Wyatt Wilbourn, A.J. Welch, and Nathan Welch. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dustin Blackwell, Brandon Blackwell, Jess Tipton, John Adams, Bo Adams, Adam Minihan, Kolby Adams, David Ramby and Christian Estrada.