Ricky Lynn Tipton

Ricky Lynn Tipton- Gate City, VA

"Follow me and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19

Ricky Lynn Tipton, 62, Gate City, VA, passed away, Monday, March 10, 2025, at his residence.

Ricky was born in Gate City, VA, on August 23, 1962, to the late Cleveland Columbus Tipton, and Maggie Lee (Frazier) Tipton.

Ricky was an area bricklayer for many years and an avid fisherman.

In addition to his parents, his brother, James Tipton preceded him in death.

Left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Darlene McLain, Della Bays, and Julie Griffith (Ken); brothers, Phillip Tipton (Jackie), and Thomas Tipton; maternal aunt, Jane Ketron; best baby, Peaches; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A celebration of life for Ricky will be held at 2:00p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Smith’s Chapel United Methodist Church, Gate City, VA, with Pastor Rick Begley officiating.

An online guest register is available for the Tipton family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society, or a charity of one's choice.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ricky Lynn Tipton.