Obituary for Steven Wayne Tipton Steven Wayne Tipton, age 69, of Richmond, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, October 19th, 2021, at The Compassionate Care Center in Richmond, Kentucky. Steve was born on August 6th, 1952, in Madison County to the late Bettie Shelton Case and G.T. Tipton. He was an avid fisherman and started the Estill County High School Bass Fishing Team. He was a member of the Christian Church. Steve is survived by his loving wife of over 46 years, Susan Welch Tipton, a son, Robert Tipton (Joni), a daughter, Elizabeth Renner (Jeff), a grandson, Colton Renner, and a brother, Billy Shelton (Susan). Memorial service for Steven Wayne Tipton will be conducted on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021 at 1 P.M. at the Lewis Abner Home for Funerals Chapel. Brother Scott Beauchamp and Brother Jim Riggs will be officiating. Visitation will be from Noon until the time of service at 1 P.M. at Lewis Abner Home for Funerals. HIs final wishes were to be cremated. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice or the Estill County High School Bass Fishing Team c/o Citizens Guaranty Bank. Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of Steven Wayne Tipton.