JR., E.R. TUPPER

Morrison, TN resident and Tampa, Florida native E.R. Tupper, Jr., age 80, was born December 19, 1925 and died January 17, 2006 at his residence.  A retired, self-employed farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church in Wesley Chapel, Florida, he was the son of the late Erwin Robert and Lena Grossenbacker Tupper, Sr.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one son, Wayne Tupper and son-in-law, "Pete" Peterson.  He was married to Voniece Roberts Tupper of Morrison, TN November 17, 1945.  In addition to his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mary Lou Tupper Peterson of Morrison, TN;  four grandchildren and spouses, Lisa Peterson Ferrell and Danny of Manchester, TN, William and Traci Jordan Peterson of Gainesville, FL, Erwin Wayne and Allison Burck Tupper, Jr. of McMinnville and Robert Lee Peterson of Morrison, TN;  great grandchildren, Clinton and Daniel Ferrell and Jake, Emma, and Sarah Peterson.  A memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2006 in High's Chapel with Ralph Hoover officiating.  A memorial service was also held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2006 at the First Baptist Church in Wesley Chapel, FL.  Memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.