Clyde James (Jim) Tippett passed away Oct. 6th, 2020 while recovering from recent surgery. Jim was a longtime resident of Palm Beach County, moving here from Cincinnati, Ohio for a Senior Design Engineer position at Pratt and Whitney.
A proud foster parent and Emergency Medical Technician/ First Responder for S.A.V.E.S. ambulance for many years, Jim’s caring nature was felt by many in Palm Beach County and was passed on to his children who all once worked in the EMS field.
Jim is now reunited with his wife, Dorie; daughter, Jeannie and son, Johnny.
Jim is survived by his son, Jim (PJ) and daughter, Jeannette, numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Jim will be laid to rest with military honors on Dec. 7th, 2020 at 11 am at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boynton Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, Jim’s family asks that a toy with thoughts of foster children be given to Toys for Tots this Christmas season.