Ronald Wilford Phipps passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 surrounded by his family.  Ronald was born on June 21, 1943, one of sixteen children born to the late Lloyd and Stella Phipps.  Ronald was preceded in death by his sisters Bertha Phipps Mullins, Elmira Phipps Smith, Irene Phipps Haynes, and Lorene Phipps Crawford. Also preceding him were brothers Sylvester Phipps, Vernon Phipps, Clifford Phipps, Avery Phipps, James Phipps, and Chester Phipps.  Survivors include Ronald's beloved wife of 58 years Sheila Phipps, daughters Christy Phipps McKenzie (Bradley) and Misty Phipps Hill (Dump), grandchildren Samantha Stanley, Ronald Stanley, Trell Fleming and Ayla Barton, brothers Kyle Phipps, Lester Phipps, and Paul Phipps, sisters Mary Phipps Deel and Martha Phipps Musick and special furbaby, Nellie.

Ronald was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County.  He graduated from Clintwood High School in 1961.  Ronald was a volunteer fire fighter.  He joined the Army straight out of high school and wrote Sheila religiously.  He later drove a laundry truck and took Sheila with him occasionally.  He also worked at a gas station with his best friend and cousin Johnny.  Ronald made his career at Clintwood Garment Factory.  He was an assistant manager for 30+ years.  It's been said by many women that worked for Ron that he was the fairest man to ever work for.  Ronald enjoyed hunting, gardening, canning, grilling, and taking care of his family.  Ronald was a hard worker.  He never stopped working so he could provide for his family.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, August 3, 2023, 7 pm, at Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel with Robert Phipps officiating. Visitation will begin at 5 pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, 2621 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee  38105 or PAWS of Southwest Virginia, PO Box 576, Coeburn, Virginia  24230.