Calvin Dean Tipton was born on November 21, 1925 to Bennie Lloyd and Annie Nell Tipton in Jones, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by both parents, nine brothers and four sisters. Calvin attended Rose Hill School. He was baptized at an early age under the leadership of Bishop Fizer. He worked for many years with Eckroat Farms, and later with Western Electic Company. He leaves to cherish his memory, two sisters Julia Ann Loveless, Eudeenia Madison. Two brothers, Levi Tipton Sr., (Willie Mae) and Dewitt Tipton Sr. (Anita). One sister-in-law Catherine Tipton. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.