EVERMAN -- William Virgil Tippie passed away peacefully at his residence Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014.
Service: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Everman United Methodist Church, 530 Townley Drive, Fort Worth. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Emerald Hills Funeral Home, 500 Kennedale Sublett Road, Kennedale.
William was born Sept. 9, 1918, in Ada, Okla., to John Harrison and Bessie Crowell Tippie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna; his parents; brother, John James Tippie; sister, Lois Beaumont; stepsister, Helen; and stepbrothers, Albert and Stanley Bond.
Survivors: Son, William S. Tippie and wife, Linda; daughter, Arveta Tippie Ray and husband, Don; grandsons, Douglas Ray and wife, Leanne, Ryan Ray and wife, Trisha, and Evan Ray and wife, Emily; great grandchildren, Katie Ray, Tippie Ray, Layton Ray, Landon Ray, Katelyn Parish and Hunter Parish; many beloved nieces and nephews; and his cherished church family and friends.