Bruce Eugene Tipton, 75, of Marshall, passed away September 27, 2024, during the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. He had lived his entire life beside the French Broad River. He was born on June 15, 1949, in Madison County to the late Coleman and Robena Clark Tipton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Pete, Elbert and Guy Tipton and one sister Patty Meadows.

Bruce was a veteran of the United States Navy. He served on the USS America during the Vietnam War and was later employed at the shipyard where he trained as a welder. Bruce could fix or install just about anything, and did many projects with his late brother Pete, as well as for family and neighbors. He spent many evenings outside sitting and riding the golf cart up and down Rollins with his sister Betty who will miss him dearly.

Bruce had a contagious laugh and loved hearing a good joke. Bruce was a kind soul who was most happy when he was helping people. "A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again" (Maya Angelou). Bruce will be missed by all who knew him and will be remembered fondly.

Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Rachel Lynn Tipton; close friend of 16yrs Alicia Manuel; sister, Betty Pressley; six grandchildren, Austin, Brittney, Jessie, Mikayla, Reagan and Skylar; six great grandchildren; nieces Mary Jane Wallin, Annette Ipox, Donna Sue Hensley, Michele Tipton, and Annie Meadows; nephews Mark Tipton, Charlie Tipton, Jay Tipton, Matthew Tipton, Ronald Dean Tipton, Dwight Tipton and several great nieces and nephews.

"So you have pain now; but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you."—JOHN 16:22

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in the Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org