John R. Tippie, 72, of McConnelsville, Ohio passed away at 3:49 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2019 at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. He was born September 5, 1946 in Athens, Ohio, the son of the late Hollis R. and Thelma Hunter Tippie. He was a laborer for Malta Windows for 34 years, and a Vietnam Army veteran. He was a member of the VFW Post 4713 in Malta, American Legion Post 389 in Beverly, Eagles Post 3665 in Beverly. John loved hunting, fishing, collecting knives, and making canes and walking sticks. He was a true outdoorsman. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Mayle Tippie of the home, 2 sons: Danny (Kim) Mayle of Chandlersville, Chris (Kelly) Cook of McConnelsville. 2 daughters: Angie Cook of Zanesville, and Johnna (Mike) Denbow of McConnelsville. 2 sisters: Carolyn (Dick) Tracy of Mentor on the Lake, Ohio, and Teresa (Jim) Wilson of Jasper, Georgia. 4 grandsons: Cody, Casey, Dustin, and Gage. 2 grandaughters: his" baby girl" Haven, and Brook, and many nieces and nephews. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Martha Jo Tippie. Services will be Friday, May 24, at 1:00 p.m. at Matheney Funeral Home in McConnelsville with Pastor Steve Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Chesterhill Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. To send a message of condolence to the family go to www.matheneyfh.com.