Published: 07/18/2000
ROGERSVILLE -- William F. Phipps, age 88, Rogersville, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in the emergency room at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Hawkins County and had resided in the Rogersville area all his life. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the Seabees in New Guinea. He was a retired businessman and state employee, and was the former mayor of the Town of Rogersville.
He was preceded in death by a son, William F. Phipps Jr.; father and mother, William F. and Minnie Phipps; two sisters, Mary Doty, Rogersville, and Charlotte Michelson, Holland MI.
He is survived by his wife, Nell Phipps, Rogersville; two sons, Heiskell Phipps, Rogersville, and Allen Phipps and daughter-in-law Lois, Fairlawn, NJ.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2000, at McKinney Cemetery with Rev. Carl Jones officiating.
Memorials may be made to the church or charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under direction of Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Published: 07/18/2000
ROGERSVILLE -- William F. Phipps, age 88, Rogersville, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, in the emergency room at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Hawkins County and had resided in the Rogersville area all his life. He was a World War II veteran, serving with the Seabees in New Guinea. He was a retired businessman and state employee, and was the former mayor of the Town of Rogersville.
He was preceded in death by a son, William F. Phipps Jr.; father and mother, William F. and Minnie Phipps; two sisters, Mary Doty, Rogersville, and Charlotte Michelson, Holland MI.
He is survived by his wife, Nell Phipps, Rogersville; two sons, Heiskell Phipps, Rogersville, and Allen Phipps and daughter-in-law Lois, Fairlawn, NJ.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, July 20, 2000, at McKinney Cemetery with Rev. Carl Jones officiating.
Memorials may be made to the church or charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under direction of Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville.
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