William Wayne Tippett, Jr., 53, of Canton, passed away November 10, 2021, in Athens. He was born November 28, 1967, in Grand Saline. William graduated from Mineola High School, Class of 1985. He served in the US Navy and then worked as a Roughneck in the oilfield. Mr. Tippett was preceded in death by his father, William Wayne Tippett, Sr.
Survivors include his mother & stepdad, Frankie & Bobby Phillips of Grand Saline; son, Montana Tippett of Grand Saline; daughter, Laci Willie and husband Carlos of Dallas; two sisters, Debra Harpole of Golden, and April Perritt of Grand Saline; stepbrother, John Venorder of Salt Lake City, UT; stepsister, Amanda Spittell of RI; two grandchildren, Brayleigh Thompson, and Braylyn Willie; and numerous other relatives and friends.