Obituary of Robert "Robbie" Tipps

Robert "Robbie" Tipps, 60 of Carlinville, passed away Monday morning, August 10, 2015 at his residence in Carlinville, IL. Robbie was born on April 27, 1955 in Carlinville, a son of Dick and Amanda (St. Onge) Tipps. He graduated from Carlinville High School with the class of 1973. Robbie recently retired from R and R Bindery in Girard after 15 years as a machinist. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, card playing antiquing, and was an avid collector. Robbie loved his animals. Robbie is survived by his brother, Rick Tipps of Hawaii; step mother, Judy Tipps of Carlinville; uncle, Gary (Cindy) Tipps of Carlinville; step sister, Gay (Tim) Dickerson of Carthage, IL; two nieces, Minette (Ken) Lutz of Girard and Leslie (Allen) Dawson of Chesterfield, IL; nephew, Travis Tipps of Carlinville, IL and several great nieces and nephews. Robbie was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Flossie St.Onge, Glen and Agnes Tipps and Nellie Kavalecz. A graveside service will be held, Friday, August 14, 2015 at 10:30A.M. at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield. Please meet at the gate to the cemetery at 10:15A.M. Burial will be held in Oak Ridge Cemetery next to his grandparents. Memorials are suggested to the Macoupin County Animal Shelter or Adopt-A-Pet in Benld, IL. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.