Wayne Tipton, 60 of Mills River, died Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Pardee Hospital. Born in Buncombe County, he was a son of Donald Tipton and the late Lillian Tipton. He lived most of his life in Henderson County where he was employed by Wilsonart for over 30 years.
Wayne was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 29 years, Kimberly Louise Whitson Tipton in 2017 and an infant grandson Jackson Wacaster.
Surviving is his son Jacob Tipton and his wife Christa; daughter Kady Tipton Wacaster and her husband Jordan; granddaughter Addison Louise Tipton; a granddaughter due in June, Kennedy Wacaster; and a sister Victoria Whitlock.
A Celebration of his life will be held at 4:00pm on Wednesday, May 17th in the Chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Rev. Kemuel Pruitt will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Celebration of Life
4:00 PM
Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792
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