Robert Anthony Tipton, age 53, of Grindstone Road in Irvine, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his home. He was born August 30, 1972, in Dayton, Ohio, and was the son of Norva “Bob” Lee Tipton and Sandra Fairchild Tipton. He was a former employee of Enersys, and he was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. He had lived in Estill County for the last 35 years. He is survived by:
His wife: Tracie Lynn Townsend Tipton
His parents: Norva “Bob” Lee Tipton - Estill Co.
Sandra Fairchild Tipton - Estill Co.
2 sons: Robbie (Kendra) Tipton - Estill Co.
Scotty (Danielle) Tipton - Estill Co.
4 sisters: Ashley (Zac) Gill - Estill Co.
Melissa (Kirk) Chaney - Estill Co.
Rhonda (Jerry) Newport - Ohio
Angela (Mike) Gilmore - Florida
3 brothers: Randy (April) Johnson - Texas
Brandon (Cierra) Deforest - Ohio
Mike Hornbeck - Massachusetts
6 grandchildren: Jase Tipton, Brayden Tipton, Brendan Tipton, Ryker Tipton, Jerran Tipton, and Kennan Tipton
Papaw’s Princess: Tensley Tipton
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 10, 1 PM, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Oakdale Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 11 AM to 1 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made towards the funeral expenses.
Pallbearers: Holden Hardy, Chris Kirby, Mike Sparks, Scotty Tipton, Brandon Chaney, Jeff Townsend, and Cameron Townsend
Honorary Pallbearers: His grandchildren
