Thomas Edward "Eddie" Tippett
November 22, 1930 ~ March 3, 2018
Thomas Edward “Eddie” Tippett, 87, of Great Mills, MD passed away on March 3, 2018 at his home. Born on November 22, 1930 in Helen, MD, he was of the son the late Betty Lucy Morgan Tippett and Joseph Raymond Tippett. Eddie was the loving husband of Agnes Cecelia Tippett. He is survived his brother: Francis Tippett (Elenor) of Compton, MD. He is preceded in death by his son Thomas Anthony Tippett, siblings; Gertrude Russell, Mabel Curry, Joseph Tippett, Maude Knott, and Dorothy Harwood.
Eddie served in the United States Air Force as an Airman First Class. Eddie was an Aircraft mechanic and inspector for Capital Airlines, United Airlines, FAA and United States Navy Patuxent River, MD. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2065, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, NARFE Chapter 969, and Co-Founder of the St. Mary’s Youth Memorial in Great Mills, MD.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM followed by Knights of Columbus prayers at 7:15 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church Great Mills, MD with Reverend Jerry Gamrot officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Phil Langley, Daniel Langley, Thomas Langley, Michael Langley, Roy Trossbach and Lyle Long. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Timothy Ridgell, Bobby Tippett, Philip Ridgell, Michael Trossbach, Richard Trossbach, and Bobby Matthews.
Contributions may be made to the St. Mary’s Youth Memorial P.O. Box 532 Great Mills, MD 20634.
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My deepest condolences on the loss of Mr.Tippett RIP
It is with a very sad heart that on the very day my wife Lori and I returned from travel outside of the U.S. we learned of our dear Eddie’s sudden departure. I would like to share with Agnes and all of her and Eddie’s family and friends that in addition to losing one of my Brother Knights, who was a “Lifetime Member” with the Knights of Columbus, that we also lost a loving and “Gentleman”. A man who chose to live a humble life with a simple demeanor but in reality was a gentle giant among Christian men. Eddie led by example, and always shared with each of us his loving and kindhearted nature. Eddie was an inspiration to all that knew him. I know that in addition to my wife and me, Eddie will be missed by our Holy Face Knights of Columbus Council 3849, who as a group of Christian men greatly enjoyed spending time with Eddie during various fishing activities to catch the Big Ones!
Eddie truly touched many hearts. Eddie and his wife’s Agnes after the sudden and tragic loss of their only son, Thomas (Tony) Tippett made it their life’s work to create and build the Southern Maryland Youth Memorial to help comfort others in the future who would suffer the loss of a child. Eddie was, and is, a true example and testament to the “Good Deeds” we are ask as Christians to do while we are here on earth. Eddie’s effort to follow God’s examples of Christian Life, even after the senseless and painful loss of his and Agnes’s only son, is a spiritual message and gift to all of us that will dwell and endure in our hearts forever.
With Deep Sympathy and Love,
Your Friend and Brother Knight,
Charles F. Shilling & Lori Shilling & Family
DGK 3849
Ms. Agnes, I am so sorry for your loss. I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you…
Mrs. Tippett,
I am saddened to hear of the death of Mr. Tippett. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. May he rest in peace and may you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Debbie (Redmond) Landau
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
I am so saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Tippett. I have known him for many years through being friends with Tommy. I know they are glad to be reunited, but Ms. Agnes will sure miss them. Ms. Agnes I know you have many wonderful years of great times. Keep them close to your heart. You have been blessed to be with two of the best men/gentlemen that I have ever met and known. We all love you and are thinking of you.
Agnes,sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing,will miss seeing him on Saturday evening’s at church. Will keep you in my prayers.
GENNIE
Mrs Tippett, I am sorry for the sad lose of Mr Tippett. He was the kindest man I ever met. He always wanted the best for people and met everyone with a smile. He will forever be missed.
My condolences and sympathies to Mrs. Tippett and family on the passing of Mr. Tippett. He was one of the kindest Gentlemen I have ever known. He will be deeply missed
to the family So sorry for your loss May he RIP
Agnes.. we are so saddened to learn of Eddie passing.. Eddie will be truly missed..such a good man. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
My dear Agnes….Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I send to you my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.
Dear Agnes and family, Our sincerest sympathy to all of you. Eddie was a wonderful man and we were saddened to learn of this. Be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers. He will be truly missed. May you all find comfort and strength.