Columbus Mayo Tippett, Jr. (Click), 76, was called home on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011. He was born on Oct. 1, 1935 in Kaufman, Texas to the late Columbus Mayo and Virginia Viola Bummgardner Tippett. He was a loving PoPo. He was an avid mechanic and fisherman. He proudly served his country in the Navy. He was a very loving, friendly man with a great sense of humor.

Survived by his loving wife of 40 years: Patricia Reyes Tippett; children: Anthony David Tippett and wife Anella, Katrina Tippett and husband Martin Lopez, Keith Tippett, Ricky Dale Tippett, Jeff Tippett, Anita Tippett, Cindy Tippett; grandchildren: Ashley Nichole Tippett, Dizarey Marie Tippett, Anthony David Tippett Jr., Tommy Kaulana, Kylah Mahealani Tippett, Zoe Abriana Lopez, Isabel Renee Lopez, Emma Marie Lopez and numerous great-grandchildren and other relatives.

The family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday, November 7, 2011 at the Palacios Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday November 8, 2011 at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Billie Burch officiating. Interment will follow at the Palacios Cemetery with Military honors.