Michael Scott Tipton
May 8, 1971 ~ December 29, 2019
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailMichael Scott Tipton, 48, of Asheville, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of Joanne Sexton Tipton of Fletcher and of the late James Michael Tipton. Scott was also preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Dalton Tipton.
Scott worked at UPM Raflatac for 18 years, as well as owned a daycare in South Asheville with his wife Kim. He loved spending time at the lake cabin, fishing with his son Madison and watching high school and college wrestling. He enjoyed building things and working on anything mechanical with Madison.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Kimberly Ledford Tipton; one son, Madison Tipton of Asheville; one sister, Jamie Calloway (Terrell) of Fletcher, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 2, 2020 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian and burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. His family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a contribution in Scott’s memory to the Enka High School wrestling team (attn: Mark Harris).
Services
Funeral Service: January 2, 2020 1:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Burial:
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Garren Creek
Fairview, NC 28730
828-252-3535
Visitation: January 2, 2020 11:30 am - March 31, 2026 1:00 pm
Room: Chapel
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Toyna Tipton Treadway
Fly high, Scooter. You will be missed. What a loss. Heaven gained a good man.
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Nancy Bryant
God bless and keep all family members during this time of grief.
Charles Harris
Prayers for the family! What a nice guy
Our love and prayers are with you Kim and Madison. We are so very sorry.
You will be missed.
Scott was such very true to at work and outside of work! I remember Scott when he was 10-12 yr old playing youth league sports. I’m going to miss him so much, he was like a brother to me. Love you buddy.
RIP
Our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with you Kim and Madison.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. My deepest condolences to Scott’s family and friends.
Autumn Roth (Vandenberghe)
Our deepest condolences to Kim and Madison. Scott was truly a wonderful person and we will all miss him.
Dearest Kim and Madison, We are so sorry for your loss. Scott was a wonderful man and we feel proud to have known him.
We pray during the difficult days ahead that you will find peace and strength in the promises from God.
Blessings,
Rick and Kathy Gross
Scott will be missed by many.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kim and Madison. And with the rest of his family. We are so sorry for your loss Scott was a good man.
Jeff, Lisa, and Tyler Morgan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kim and Madison. And with the rest of his family. We are so sorry for your loss Scott was a good man.
Jeff, Lisa, and Tyler Morgan
I am so, sad to see this today. I’m just so sorry. Scottie was always so kind. Praying for this family.
Always the gentlemen, with a smile. We used to give him a hard time about his hair combing, he would just smile! Prayer to his family!
was a second dad to me when i was wrestling gave your shirt off your back for me. will allays be remembered in my heart
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family .Scott was an awesome man.Always smiling and ready to lend a hand or just talk about anything.You will be sorely missed .Heaven has gained a special man. David & Shirley Baker
So sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. Prayers for Family’s comfort during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kim and Madison. Scott was always so very friendly, no matter how long it had been since he had seen you.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sad to see this Rest in Heaven🕊
Linda is our friend and we learned of Scott through her. She shared her love for Scott and your family and how deeply he will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss.
Bud and Dianne
Praying for strength and comfort for Kim, Madison, and the family at this time.
So sorry to hear about Scott. He was well represented by Linda to me. My condolences to the family. Kim, Madison, Linda, Aunt Madeline. May your grief be tempered by the memory of good times.
Daphane Rush
Kim Rush
Praying for you and the family
Our heart hurts for you, Madison and family. We pray that God wraps his arms around you and helps take the pain away. You have many people that love and support you, make sure you use us all. We love you and praying. Wish we were there.
Prayers for the Tipton family. May God give you all comfort and peace during this time. So sorry to hear about Scott he was a good friend for many years, he will be truly missed.
Thinking of you Kim and family. Sending lots of prayers your way!!
Praying for you all!
Robbie, Donna & family
So sorry to hear this. He was so Young. I knew His Mother, Joanne. Praying for the Family.
Great Man what a loss!!
Kim we are so sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. We were just thinking about you guys and talking about how great you and Scott were with our son Kristopher at your daycare. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
I had the good fortune to work with Scott. We are so sorry for your loss, he will be missed by many.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Always smiling and such a super considerate human being. Truly a good soul. My condolences to his family.
Praying for your family.
We are so sorry for your loss, praying that God will comfort you during this time.
May God Surround and Embrace all of the Tipton Family with his amazing Comfort an Love in this time of loss.
Kim, I am so sad to hear of your husband’s passing. Please accept my condolences. May God surround you, your son & the family with His loving arms.
Scott you will be missed. Prayers to Madison and Kim.
My heart is broken for this entire family. Praying for the love and comfort that only God can provide.
You will surely be missed. RIP . Prayers for family
So very sorry for your loss .
Joanne and Jamie: I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Charlie just let me know today. He is heartbroken over the loss of Scotty. I remember Scotty as the cutest little boy! I am thinking of you both and you are in my prayers. Anne May Cogburn
I am praying for the entire family, especially Kim and Madison.