Lawrence “Bud” Tipsword, 78 of Niantic passed away at 8:50 p.m. Saturday October 15, 2011 in Decatur Memorial Hospital ER.
A service to celebrate Bud’s life will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday October 20, 2011 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion with Pastor Tim Moon officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening with Masonic services at 8:00p.m. Burial will be in Long Point Cemetery, Niantic with full military honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Bud was born May 14, 1933 in Hervey City, IL the son of Fred and Agnes (Shuey) Tipsword. He married Betty D. Brackett on August 13, 1961. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a retired Aluminum Siding Contractor.
Bud attended the Niantic Christian Church. He was the Commander of the Dalton City American Legion Post. He was a Master Mason in the Bethany Lodge, a 32nd degree Mason, and a Shriner with the Ansar Shrine, Springfield. He was a member of the Niantic Civic Club and the Decatur Elk’s Club. Bud had a great passion for golf. He was a proud member of the Big Dummies Golf Club.
Surviving is his wife Betty of Niantic; brother: Hamer Tipsword and his wife Darlene of San Angelo, Texas; sisters: Phyllis Hart of San Diego, CA and Lorene Bilbrey and her husband Robert of Long Creek.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
| Susan Brackett |
Our Brother-in-Law |
October 18, 2011 |
Betty,
How blessed you were to have such a wonderful husband with great memories! I know our family dinners will never be the same. Tippy loved to eat! And he always tried to get us playing cards or dominoes after our big meals instead of napping. I remember how Gene and him were so generous with their time on our home projects. With Tippy's love of golf, he always thought of me when he found a Pink Ribbon Ball. I will always think of him when I use them now. My daughters will always have wonderful memories of their Uncle Tip!
We loved you, Tippy!!
| Barry French |
Big Dummy |
October 18, 2011 |
To "Bud's" Family, I would like to express my symphany for your loss. I've only known "Bud" for three years on the golf course as I am a beginning golfer. "Bud" became my mentor and friend. I will miss him greatly.
I'm sorry I can't be with you for his visitation. I will be in Florida with my family.
Barry French
