Ed L. Phipps (86) of Greenup
Published on November 4 2024 2:34 pm
Ed L. Phipps, 86, of Greenup, IL passed away at 2:12 pm on Saturday November 2, 2024, at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Thursday November 7, 2024, at the Barkley Funeral Chapel in Greenup, IL. Visitation will be on Wednesday November 6, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral chapel. The burial will be in the Jewett Cemetery. The family requests casual attire.
Ed was born on May 3, 1938, in Charleston, IL to Charles L. and Elma Frances (Walters) Phipps. He married Marjorie Elliott on March 16, 1957.
Survivors include his wife Marge of 67 years; daughter-in-law Ginger Phipps; grandchildren Kristan Williams, Matthew (Jennifer) Phipps and Adam (Emily) Phipps; great grandchildren Macey (Jacob) Daugherty, Katelyn Phipps, Kolby Phipps, Eva Phipps, Alan Phipps and Abigail Phipps; brothers Bill (Kay) Phipps and Bob (Dee) Richey; sisters Katherine Cox and Dorothy Dryden.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; son Larry Alan Phipps; great granddaughter McKenzie Phipps; sisters Betty (Max) Kuhn and Wanda (Jim) Powell; brothers Roger Richey and infant brother Larry Phipps; brothers- in-law Dave Dryden and Albert Cox.
Ed worked as a laborer for many years.
Memorials can be made to : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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