Elzie Phipps age 83 passed away Thurs. June 13, 2013 at the Heritage Hall Health Care of Clintwood. Born in Clintwood the son of the late Edward "Eddie" and Rachael Mullins Phipps. He worked 42 years in the coal industry with several years for the Clinchfield Coal Company. He was a member of the Clintwood Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Patsy Ruth Phipps, a daughter Sandra Rhea and a son Elliott Curwood Phipps, his brothers Roley, Poley and David Phipps, his sisters Draxie, Ruby and Lena. He is survived by his son Randall Phipps and wife Margaret of Clintwood, three daughters Rosanna P. Sellers and husband Walter, Hudson, FL., Vonda J. Strouth, Clintwood and Rebecca Phipps Deasy and husband Kevin of Pittsburgh, PA. 8 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren and 5 step-grandchildren. A special friend Willetta Salyer along with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Elzie Phipps will be conducted at 2 PM Sat. June 15, 2013 at the Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel with Shirley Mullins officiating. Burial will follow at the Phipps Memorial Cemetery Main Street Clintwood, Pallbearers will be members of the family. The family will receive friends after 5 PM Friday evening with a song service at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Heritage Hall of Clintwood or Leukemia fund of choice. Click Here to view Memorial Video