Edwin Lawrence Tippett

January 10th, 1941 - August 29th, 2026 Louisburg - Edwin Tippett was a wonderful man that would help everyone. He was a member of the American Legion a Gideon and volunteered at the Bunn Fire Department BBQ for years. He was an active member of Bethlehem as long as his health permitted. He retired from the US Navy as a chief Quartermaster. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Elizabeth Allen Tippett. He leaves his daughter Robin Rogers (Tye), granddaughter Katie Rogers, and bonus granddaughter Nala Meadows; a niece, Toni Shelby of Cumming, GA; and a great-nephew Dennis Selby as well as many step-brothers and step-sisters. Funeral service will begin at 2 pm Saturday September 5th, 2026 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Youngsville. Visitation beginning at 1 pm. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Naval honors.