Richard H. Tipton, 92, passed away November 26, 2015. He is the son of the late Leonza and Gladys Tipton. Besides his parents he is predeceased by son, Eugene Russo and daughters, Diana Letual and Renee Letual. A recipient of the Purple Heart medal, he served his country proudly in the United States Army serving in WWII.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jean D. Tipton; sons, Roy Tipton, Richard Tipton, Raymond Hering, Vincent Russo and Nicholas Russo; daughters, Patricia Greco, Anita Wright, Valerie Nevola and Ginette Messier.

The family will receive friends Monday from 4-6pm at Michels-Lundquist Funeral Home, 5228 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10:30am with burial to follow at Florida National Cemetery.