Danny Ray Tipton

Danny Ray Tipton, age 73, of Kodak, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2023. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Marines. Danny loved his family and enjoyed making memories with them at the beach. He enjoyed working in the yard and riding motorcycles in his younger days.

He was preceded in death by parents: Butler "B" Tipton, Stella Tipton; sisters, Judy, Carolyn, Patricia; brother, Jerry Tipton and grandchild, Carmen.

Danny is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Debra Tipton; daughter, Danielle (Jerry) Knowles; step-son, James Burnette; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers: Steve and Richard Tipton; sister, Brenda Foreman and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends in the chapel of McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville Thursday, April 27, 2023 between the hours of 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a service to follow at 7:00 PM. Family and friends will meet Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:30 AM and go in procession to Caledonia Cemetery, 7807 North Ruggles Ferry Pike, Knoxville for an 11:00 AM Interment Service.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mccartyevergreen.com for the Tipton family.