Norman Paul Tippel

Kings Mountain- Norman Paul Tippel, 69, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby. A native of Stark County, Ohio, he was the son of the late John and Ester Florence Grinemner Tippel.

SURVIVORS: he is survived by his wife Cathy Tippel of the home; two sons, Norman Tippel, Jr. and fiancé, Brenda Rhodes of Lincolnton, and Larry Tippel and wife Judith Ann of Juno Beach, FL; one daughter, Brenda Tippel of Kings Mountain; four brother, Melvin Tippel of Barkeyville, PA, David Tippel of Smithville, OH, Kenny Tippel and wife Karen of Akron, OH, Jim Tippel and wife Bonnie of Massillon, OH; two grandchildren, Mellisa King, Joshusa Paul Tippel both of Kings Mountain; one step grandchild, Lisa Whithers of Lincolnton, NC; three great grandchildren, Malachi, Giai, and Kiania King all of Kings Mountain and Blake Withers of Lincolnton.

VISITATION: The family will receive friends, 7:30-9:00 pm Tuesday at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.

FUNERAL: A memorial service will be at a later date.

MEMORIALS: Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to The American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Rd. Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210

FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain