Ivas Phipps age 94, passed away at his home, Monday, June 3, 2019.  Mr. Phipps was born in Logan County, West Virginia. He was a member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church, VFW 8979, and Clintwood Masonic Lodge.  Mr. Phipps served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a chartered member of the Clintwood Rescue Squad and a retired UMWA coal miner.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Mr. Phipps was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Nellie Phipps; grandson, Travis Williams; 1 brother, Charles Phipps and 1 sister, June Buchanan.

Survivors include his wife of sixty-eight years, Jessie Lee Phipps; 1 son, James Phipps and wife Chloe of Clintwood; 1 daughter, Linda Harold and husband Bill of Jonesborough, Tennessee; his sister, Tennessee Kendrick of Clintwood; grandchildren, Jennifer Hess, Russell Phipps and wife Megan; great grandchild, Eli Phipps; many special nieces, nephews and host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 5 ^th at 7 PM in the Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Lynn Vanover and Frank Hall officiating.  Visitation will begin at 5 PM.  Family and friends are requested to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 6 ^th , to proceed to Phipps Memorial Cemetery for graveside services. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Clintwood Rescue Squad or the charity of your choice.