Robert Landon Tipton, age 80, of Blakely, Georgia, passed away early Friday morning, October 23, 2026, at Southeast Health.
Born in Tennessee to Landon Tipton and Gwendeline Morgan Tipton. Bob served in the United States Air Force. He worked in the entertainment industry, spending 40 years as a rodeo clown and bullfighter. He was named SPBR Clown of the Year in 1999. His years in the rodeo brought lasting friendships and many cherished memories.
Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was an Auburn and NASCAR fan, and his favorite movies included Secondhand Lions, Open Range, and The Green Mile.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his best friend, Gene Ray.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his sons, Robert Landon Tipton Jr. and Dallas James Tipton (Haley); his daughter, Robyn Aunspaugh (Wayne); and his grandchildren, Lillian Henderson, Rhett Tipton, Caden Tipton, Wyatt Aunspaugh, Emersyn Aunspaugh, Haley Tipton, Caleb Tipton, Cheyenne Tipton, and Adelae Tipton.
He also leaves behind cherished rodeo friends Damon Wilson, Dale Ray, Linda Ray, and Daniel Cochran, as well as dear friends Greg and Delores, and Alex and Arlette Castro.
In accordance with his wishes, Bob will be cremated, and his ashes will be scattered in the arena before a bull riding so they can “stomp him one last time.”
