William David Tippett

William David Tippett, 58, of Jonesboro, formerly of Paragould, died Thursday, June 21, 2018 at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro.  He was of the Christian belief.  His hobby included golf, baseball and was an all-around sports enthusiast. When he was younger, he excelled at bowling. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents.

Survivors include his mother, Pat Thetford of St. Augustine, Florida; Brother, Steve Tippett (Becky) of Millington, Tennessee; sisters, Rita Lasco of St. Augustine; Cheryl Smith Steger, Illinois; wife Mellisa Tippett of Jonesboro.  All services will be private under the direction of Emerson Funeral Home.  To sign an online guestbook, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.