Earl Ray Tipton Sr., 88, Albion, died Sunday, June 19, 2022, at home.

He was born April 24, 1934. He worked for Dana in Syracuse and was a member of the American Legion in Churubusco.

He married Lee Patty on Sep. 6, 1985; she survives.

He is also survived by a son, Earl Ray Tipton Jr., Albion; 11 grandchildren; lots of great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Legacy Cremation and Remembrance Center is in charge of arrangements.