Robert Phipps

Mr. Robert Lee Phipps, age 85, of Westminster, MD died on Friday, November 12, 2010 at the Long View Nursing Home in Manchester, MD. Mr. Phipps was born on July 31, 1925 in Bluefield, WV to the late Walter Phipps and Crise Phipps McMillan. In addition to his parents, Mr. Phipps was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Marie Phipps. Mr. Phipps was a WWII Army veteran and worked as a machinist for Black and Decker Tool Company. He was of the Christian faith. Graveside commital services were held on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 10:00 AM at the DeBoard Cemetery in Grassy Creek, NC. Mr. Phipps is survived by: Daughter - Vivian Sweeney of MD; Son - Jerry Lee Phipps; 2 sisters - Velma Mercer of Joppa, MD, and Etta Jean Stallings of Aberdeen, MD; Grandson - Daniel Sweeney; 2 Granddaughters - Kim Phipps, Tammy Whitley; also surviving are 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Phipps' arrangements.