James William "Jimmy" Tippett, 78, died April 16, 2008 at his residence in Hollywood. Born December 6, 1929 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Tabor and Rosalee Tippett of Washington, DC and Hollywood. He attended St. Peter's and Gonzaga schools in Washington, DC. He was married to Janet (Head) Tippett on November 10, 1951 at St. Peter's Church in Southeast Washington.

He is survived by his wife Janet Tippett; his children – Janet Absher, Margaret (Peggy) Tippett, Jeanne Young, James Tippett, Jr., Patrick Tippett and Karen Dillon. He is also survived by eleven grandchildren – Jeanine Hoffman, Jason Absher, Jaime Winlack, Meaghan Winlack Shwallenberg, John Young, Justin Winlack, Adam Tippett, Julie Tippett, Ryan Tippett, Faith Dillon and Caroline Tippett and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Francis and is survived by Joseph, John, Michael and Thomas Tippett and sisters Jean Terry and Joan Dalton.

He was 20 years the Fleet Manager of the U.S. Postal Service in Riverdale, MD where he retired in January 1986. In his youth, he was a superb athelete, playing football, basketball and softball. He joined the Submarine reserves at the age of 19 and belonged for several years. He was the top bowler for more than 20 years in the Mt. Calvary Mixed League in Forestville, MD. His real passion was fishing, especially following his retirement. He loved music, especially show tunes and county music; loved the theater and loved to travel; he visited Hawaii twice, Ireland, Russia, Scandanavia, Germany, the Carribean, Alaska and Bermuda.

He was known for his mechanical diagnostic abilities- if it ran, Jimmy could fix it. He was known in the family for his easy going disposition and his sense of humor. Lilacs were his favorite flower and "The Quiet Man" with John Wayne was his favorite movie. He was a "Jeopardy" fan and enjoyed the History and Discovery channels.

The family received friends on April 20th, 2008 at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on April 21, 2008 at St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Fr. Raymond Schmidt as the officiant. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 and/or St. John's Church Building Fund, 43950 St. John's Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 and/or the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 1889, La Plata, MD 20646.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.