Obituary of Kenneth Arthur Tipper

Kenneth Arthur Tipper, 96, of Ocala, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.  Kenneth was born in Birmingham, England to Arthur and Hettie Tipper.  He worked as a sales manager with Rinker materials.  Kenneth moved to Ocala in 1988 from Palm Beach, FL.  He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ocala, Ocala Library board member, and Rotary International.  He was also instrumental in helping veterans get the Veteran’s Park started.  Kenneth was often published in the “Letters to the Editor” section of the Ocala Star Banner.

He was predeceased by his wife Nora Mary Tipper in 2012.  Survivors include his son David Tipper of Ocala, daughter Jane (Mike) Reese of Summerfield, grandchildren Victor, Morgan, Christopher, Julie, and Emily, and great grandchildren Tipper, Travis, Maddox, Lacy, Hayleigh, Taylor, Lauren, and Elias.

A memorial service will be 2:00pm Sunday, April 8, with Rev. Ruth Elswood officiating, at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services 910 SE Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL  34470 (352)-629-7171.  Online Condolences may be expressed at www.hiers-baxley.com.