Gary M. Phipps, Oct. 29, 1934-April 15, 2019
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, at Adams Funeral Home of Nixa with Pastor Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. immediately before the funeral at Adams Funeral Home of Nixa.
Pastor Gary M. Phipps, 84, of Springfield, formerly of Nixa, died Monday, April 15, 2019. He was born Oct. 29, 1934, in Ponce de Leon, the son of Frank and Glessa (Davis) Phipps.
On Feb. 14, 1953, he married Lora Faith Blansit.
Gary was an ordained Assembly of God minister for the past 48 years. He and his wife were passionate about ministry, visiting people, and leading them to the Lord.
Gary was an avid quail hunter with his bird dog, Mike. He especially enjoyed being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved spending time with his family.
Survivors include: three children and their spouses, Jim and Darlane Phipps of Nixa, Janet and Don McVey of Venice, Florida, and Steve and Vickie Phipps of Saddlebrooke; six grandchildren, Tim, Lora, Keri, Travis, Casey, and Hunter; and his great grandchildren, Tanner, Henlee and Nathanael.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Gayla Sue; his wife Lora Faith Phipps; and a grandson, Tyler Phipps.
Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Tyler Phipps Memorial Scholarship Fund.
