A funeral mass celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, at Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, La., for Mr. Irvin Reeves “Buster” Tipton, 78, a native of Lafite, La., and a longtime resident of Donaldsonville, La., who died peacefully at his residence in Tillatoba on Thursday, Feb. 3, surrounded by his wife and children. Entombment will follow in the Ascension of our Lord Catholic Church Mausoleum.
Buster was born on Aug. 19, 1943, the son of James Reeves and Victoria Creppel Tipton. He honorably and proudly served our country for four years in the United States Navy as a meteorologist, “Hurricane Hunter,” during the Vietnam War. When he completed his military service, he joined the New Orleans Police Department where he was part of the Mounted Division.
Upon moving to Donaldsonville, La., Buster spent the remainder of his working years as a process operator at both Melamine Chemical and Rubicon Chemical companies. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Grenada for the last three and a half years, St. Joseph The Worker in Pierre Part, La., for 10 years and Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, La., for 39 years. He was an avid fisherman who also loved to hunt and spend time outdoors. He loved to be surrounded by his family, friends and especially his grandkids where he would entertain them with his life stories and his singing.
Buster was a sweet and gentle man who never met a stranger. He leaves behind a legacy of adventure, strength and a great love for life and family and deep faith.
His parents preceded Buster in death.
Survivors include, his loving wife of 54 years, Catherine Mistretta Tipton; daughter, Caryn T. Daigle (Steve Furlow) of Pierre Part, La.; son, Michael Reeves Tipton (Annette) of Tillatoba; brother, Gustavo Oliva (Eva) of Osyka; six grandchildren, Austin Reeves Tipton, Joshua Michael Tipton (Sarah), Ethan Charles Tipton, Seth Allen Daigle (Carley), Sera Catherine Daigle and Sophie Marie Daigle; one great grandson, Leo Thomas Tipton, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada is in charge of arrangements.
