Mr. Zebedee Tipton Sr. born December 04, 1917 to Bennie Lloyd and Annie Battle-Tipton in Jones, Oklahoma. The fourth oldest of eighteen children born to this union. He attented Rose Hill Elementary School. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. He served in the United States Army during World War II. 1941, he married Thelma Jean Nichold and this union nurtured five boys and two girls. They were married for thirty-two years until her death in 1973. He than married Thelma Williams in 1978 who preceded him in death in 1996. Zebedee worked at Tinker Air Force Base for over thirty-five years until his retirement. Affectionately known as "Big Zeb", "Uncle Zeb", "Papa", and "Daddy." He was also known as the "Patriarch" of the family. Truly a blessing to all who crossed his path in life. He loved the Lord and possessed many qualities and characteristics that will forver dwell within the hearts of those he touched. He was richly blessed in his ninety-one years of service to his family and community.