Michael Truman Tipton, age 55, of Morganton, GA passed away peacefully at his home on January 28, 2022. He was born in Copperhill, TN on November 14, 1966. Michael was a retired builder and EMT/ volunteer firefighter in Fannin County, GA. He was a loving father, son, brother and uncle. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Truman A. Tipton; mother, Sue Long Tipton; maternal grandparents, Calvin and Lucille Long; and paternal grandparents, Fred and Florence Tipton. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church in Morganton, GA. Survivors include his son, Wiley Tipton and step-son, William Baldwin of Morganton, GA; brother and sister-in-law, Mitchell and Dana Tipton; nieces, Shea Tipton and Lacey Tipton all of Morganton, GA; cousins, who were more like brothers and sisters, Tony (Penny) Daves of Morganton, GA, Jackie (Jamie) Self of Blue Ridge, GA; Calvin Long, Tayelor Long, Rick (Tasha) Tipton all of Morganton, GA, Tina (Bill) Holt of Ellijay, GA; best friend of many years, Jack Worthey of Morganton, GA; as well as many other relatives and more friends than can be counted A graveside for family and friends will be held at a later date from the Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations is in charge of the arrangements. .