John Ralph Lipford

Mr. Lipford passed away on Thursday evening, November 7, 2019, at his home.

He was born in Ripley, MS, the son of the late Milton Nelson "Buddy" Lipford and Frances Ann Smith Lipford. Most of his life was spent in the Middleton area and he was owner/operator of C&J Thrift Store for 24 years. Mr. Lipford married Tammy Lynn Jackson on November 22, 1990. A Baptist in belief, he enjoyed hiking and spending time outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Tammy Lipford of Middleton; three daughters, Leah (Robert) Green of Middleton, Kristen (Eric) Murry of Memphis and Shelby Lipford of Middleton; two sons, Chad and John (Diane) Lipford, both of Middleton; two sisters, Sandra (Bud) Schuettinger of Phoenix, AZ and Debbi (Danny) Brown of Selmer; two brothers, Sam (Janice) Lipford and Stephen Lipford, both of Middleton; and ten grandchildren, John Michael, Kaylan and Jade Farris, Dylan and Lisa Murry, Cheyenne Sisco, and Hunter, John William, Ryan and Paytan Lipford.