This is a tribute to my late father who left this earth on September 24 2004. "Tip" as he was known was 81 years old and was the best man I ever knew.
He was a part of Tootees race cars from the start and he made it possible for me to live my dream. I want to thank all my customers who have worked
with me in this difficult time. Below are some pics of the man to whom I owe it all. Tootee
William Furman Tippins, Co-founder of TOOTEES RACE CARS .Military service record:Private First Class United States Army. Born April 30, 1923. Entered service February 26, 1943, Fort MeClellan , Alabama; Camp Stoneman , California; Pacific Theatre of Operations. Attached to 30 cal. Machine Gun section JASCO Company, Action in Hawaii, Philippines, New Guinea, Okinawa, Japan. Awarded Bronze Service Medal. Combat Infantry Badge. G. Cond. M. Attended East Gastonia School. Church of God. Son of Mr. And Mrs. Clyde Furman Tippins, Belmont/Lowell North Carolina. Husband of Mrs Betty Jean Garrison/Tippins, 123 Park St. Belmont/206 Clay St. Lowell North Carolina. Sons; William Furman "Tootee" Tippins, Anthony Hosea "Tony" Tippins . Daughters; Kelly Jean Tippins, Tammy Jean Tippins. Grandchildren; Holly Jean Bolding ,Tayla Jean Tippins.Employment: 30 years with Pneumafil Corp. Maintence Tech. Retired and started business with son William and Daughter in law Jerre Kay Stowe/Tippins built and sold Race cars Worldwide until second retirement at age 72.
