Kevin Ray Tipton, 53, of Mountainburg, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in Fort Smith. He was born December 27, 1968 in Conway. He was an assistant principal, a football coach, and a math teacher for the Van Buren High School; and had coached at Booneville High School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruthie (Philpott) Simmons.
He is survived by his wife Carla Tipton of the home; a daughter, Cass Tipton and wife Pam of Muldrow; two sons, Dalton Tipton and wife Rosita of Mountainburg, and Cole Tipton and wife Heather of Mountainburg; his father, Rick Tipton of Van Buren; three brothers, Eddie Tipton and wife Chrisie of Cedarville, Ricky Tipton and wife Andrea of Van Buren, and Howard Simmons and wife April of Van Buren; his mother-in-law, Pauline Abshere of Van Buren; seven grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
