Willie Phipps, age 78, was born on May 31, 1943 to Claude and Thelma Phipps in Harlan, Kentucky. He passed away on October 21, 2021 at his home in Crossville, TN.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline Phipps; His children, David Alan Phipps (Celia), Richard D. Phipps (Penny), and Melissa Gail Temple (Tony); His grandchildren, David, Josh, Ashley, Destiny, Collin, Ricky, Andrew, Matthew, Michael, Toby, Tom, and Tabitha; Many great grandchildren; And his siblings, Joseph Phipps, Margaret Shepard, and Kay Ison.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Thelma Sutton Phipps; And his children, Willie Claude Phipps and John Paul Phipps.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Crossville 1st Freewill Baptist Church from 5:00-8:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Crossville 1st Freewill Baptist Church at 11:00am. She will be buried at Mayland Cemetery immediately following the service.