James “Buddy” Tippette of Keystone Heights, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He was born to James W. Tippette and Katherine N. Williams on September 21, 1949 in Lee, FL.

Buddy was an avid fisherman and a true Man of God whose mission was leading people to Christ. Buddy will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Friend.

Preceded in death and now reunited in heaven with his Son Brian and Brother Chuck, Buddy is survived by his loving Wife Sue Tippette, Son David Tippette (Jodi), Sister Cheryl Latner (Sonny), Stepdaughter Beverly, Grandchildren James, Landon, Christopher, Haley, River, and Krisila, and his extended Brothers and Sisters of Lee, Florida.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Hope Baptist Church, 3900 State Road 100, Starke, Florida 32091.