David Mark Tipton

David Mark Tipton, 52, of Town Creek, Alabama, passed away on February 3, 2014 in Murfreesboro, AR. He was born on November 22, 1961 in Prescott, Arkansas, the son of the late Travis Tipton and Earline Tipton. He is preceded in death by his father, Travis on August 1, 2013 and both sets of grandparents. Survivors include: his mother, Earline Tipton of Tulsa, OK; sister, Gina Laxton of Tulsa, OK and her husband, Douglas Jones of Lincoln, NB; brother, Jeffrey Allen Tipton and wife, Janie of Strafford, Mo.; nephew, Zachary Laxton of Norfolk, VA stationed on the navy destroyer USS James E Williams; aunts, Esther Sanders of Murfreesboro, Judy Ray of Nashville, Faydean Gatliff of Delight, Clyda Avant of Georgia; uncles , Marty Withers of Murfreesboro, and Tim Jackson of Nashville; and 17 cousins. He attended all his years in Murfreesboro schools and graduated in May 1980. He enlisted in the Navy and was a submariner for 9 years. He didn't get to see any exotic ports because he was always underwater. He was honorably discharged and left the Navy on a Friday. He became employed Monday with Martin Marietta, which contracted with NASA to work on the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Fl. On one project all members signed their names (including his) and it was sent into space. The company merged with Lockheed Martin and he was employed there in Decatur, AL. He was a baptized believer of God. He loved his family and friends. He loved visiting with them when he could. He visited in June every year for his grandmother's family reunion. He had a dry sense of humor, so you couldn't tell if he was being truthful or pulling your leg. But he had a truly kind, compassionate spirit. You may send an online sympathy message to www.latimerfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of David Mark Tipton please visit our Sympathy Store.