Michael Tipton

Michael Truman Tipton, age 55, of Morganton, passed away peacefully at his home  January 28, 2022.

He was born in Copperhill, Tennessee November 14, 1966.

Michael was a retired builder and EMT and volunteer firefighter in Fannin County. He was a loving father, son, brother and uncle. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Truman A. Tipton; mother, Sue Long Tipton; maternal grandparents, Calvin and Lucille Long; and paternal grandparents, Fred and Florence Tipton. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church in Morganton.

Survivors include his son, Wiley Tipton; step-son, William Baldwin of Morganton; brother and sister-in-law, Mitchell and Dana Tipton; nieces, Shea Tipton and Lacey Tipton all of Morganton; cousins, who were more like brothers and sisters, Tony (Penny) Daves of Morganton; Jackie (Jamie) Self of Blue Ridge; Calvin Long, Tayelor Long, Rick (Tasha) Tipton all of Morganton; Tina (Bill) Holt of Ellijay, Georgia; best friend of many years, Jack Worthey of Morganton; as well as many other relatives and more friends than can be counted.

A graveside for family and friends will be held at a later date from the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations is in charge of the arrangements.