John Francis "Caveman" Tipple, Jr., 68 of Cowen died on June 28, 2011 at his residence. He was born February 3, 1943 in Yorkstown, Virginia to John Francis and Ednall Harrell Tipple and was a mechanic. He is survived by his sons Kevin Tipple and Tim Tipple and friend Fred Jowett. He was preceded in death by his parents. No services will be held and cremation has taken place. Family Services provided by Dodd & Reed Funeral Home.