A limb has fallen from our family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, “Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the memories. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue the hunting adventures and ball games, and all the good times. I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your lives and embrace each small moment. Take nothing for granted and love wholeheartedly as I have loved each of you. So, smile through the tears and keep your chin up until the day comes, we’re all together again.”
Geoffrey Lynn Tipton, age 59, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at his home.
He had an incredible impact on so many, with his generous and gentle spirit and positive outlook on life. He never met a stranger and always had a smile on his face. He was born October 13, 1964 in Arkansas, to the late James and Betty Stephens Tipton. Geoff graduated from Brinkley High School in 1983 and then graduated from Arkansas College of Technology in 1985. He married the love of his life, Mechelle Martin Tipton, on October 28, 2000. They resided in Cornelia, GA for the last twenty-four years. Geoff worked for CAT/JBT as a Poultry Sales Manager for twenty-five years. Geoff lived his life to the fullest through hunting adventures, college football games, and fellowshipping with family and friends. He was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church and Good News Sunday School Class.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Brannon Martin.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mechelle of Cornelia; devoted daughter and son-in-law, Paige Yarber (Corey) of Ratcliff, Arkansas; grandson, Tate Yarber; brother and sister-in-law, Tim Tipton (Connie) of Vilonia, Arkansas; mother-in-law, Lavonne Martin of Alto; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ginger Church (Gary) of Mt. Airy; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jimmy Martin (Marta Keller) of Cornelia; nieces and nephews: Jordan Hicks (Jeffery), Chandler Tipton (Hannah), Maddie Tipton, Stella Hicks, Tanner Tipton, Clayton Church, Brandon Church, Katie Church, Lindsey Dover (Josh), Kylee Martin, Jordin Ellingson (fiancé, Cam Lynch), Breelyn Dover, Lake Dover, and Reese Lynch; his beloved hunting dogs, Colt and Remmington; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Friday, August 2, 2024, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & Stewart with Dr. Brian James officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the service hour on Friday, at the funeral home.
The family respectfully request that flowers be omitted and donations be made to Level Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 416, Cornelia, Georgia 30531.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
