Larry James Tipton

Larry Tipton- Gate City, VA

Larry James Tipton, 65, Gate City, VA passed away, Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Larry was born in Kingsport, TN on July 30, 1960, and was the son of the late James Canary and Mary Lucille (Rhoton) Tipton.

He was an avid Horseman and a friend to many.

In addition to his parents, his brother, Jimmy Lee Tipton preceded him in death.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Patty (Grizzle) Tipton, daughters, April Tipton and wife, Tabitha and Mary “Libby” Laney and husband, Clayton, step son, Matthew Hammonds, grandchildren, Alyssa Keen, Isaac Laney, Johnathon Tipton, Jayce Tipton, and step grandson, Malachi Hammonds, brother, Scotty Tipton and wife, Tina, nephews, Presley and Jamie Tipton, along with his beloved horse, Ann.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. George Gibson officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Rollins Cemetery, Scott County, VA.

Matthew Hammonds, Tony McDavid, Rickey Rhoton, John Dingus, Presley Tipton, and Jamie Tipton will serve as pallbearers. Clayton Laney and Scotty Tipton will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Family and friends are asked to meet at Gate City Funeral Home at 10:15 a.m. to go in procession to the graveside service.

An online guest register is available for the Tipton family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Larry James Tipton.