James "Jimmy" Anthony Tipton, age 72, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 in Lawrenceburg.  Jimmy was born February 12, 1952 in Jefferson County, Kentucky to the late T.V. Rickley and Annie Louis Tipton.

Jimmy was a member of Lawrenceburg First Baptist Church and a retired employee with Lawrenceburg Kroger. Jimmy enjoyed reading, canning, and fishing, he also enjoyed watching his cats play and spending time with his family.  One of his greatest pleasures was sitting outside soaking up the sun.

Jimmy is survived by an aunt, Shirley Ann Bledsoe; his uncles, Julian Albert Tipton and Morris Wayne Tipton;  his devoted family, Carol Himes and her husband William of Owenton; Cora Riley of Frankfort; Jimmy Brothers of Owenton, Fred Brothers (Yolandia), Angela Lewis (Doug), and Coty Wynn (Christy), all of Frankfort; and twenty two of his family's grandchildren.

Including his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his aunt, Alice Catherine Tipton Gardner; his uncles, Lesley Thomas Tipton, Vernon Tipton and William Edgar Tipton; and his best friend, William "Bill" Riley.

Jimmy's funeral will be 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Dr. Robert Ehr officiating.  Burial will follow in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. till time of service at 1:00 P.M.