Raymond Lee Phipps
December 17, 1942 - November 28, 2023
Raymond Lee Phipps, age 80 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his home.
Born December 17, 1942 in Moberly, Missouri, the son of Carl and Nellie B. (Nelson) Phipps. On February 7, 1970 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Karen Waddle who survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Kimberly Phipps of Kirksville, Missouri, Tonya (John) Eimer of Cedar Hill, Missouri, and Cindy (Michael) Bond of La Plata, Missouri; one son, Dr. Alan Phipps of Charleston, South Carolina; seven grandchildren, Irieal, Sara, Augie, and Grace Eimer, Matthew, Lucy, and Emory Lindsey; friend, Noelle Livingston; three sisters-in-law, Glenda Phipps of Ft. Worth, Texas, Kathy Hurst, and Susie Waddle; two brothers-in-law, Jeff (Marilyn) Waddle and Mike (Laurie) Waddle; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Charlie.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Carl Lester Phipps; four sisters, Elsie Potucek, Lyda Jennings, Mary Davies, and Marthella Cupp; father and mother-in-law, Junior and Norma Waddle; seven brothers-in-law, Larry Waddle, Jerry Waddle, Bruce Waddle, Richard Potucek, Stanley Jennings, George Davies, and Steve Hurst; and one sister-in-law, Janet Nihiser.
Raymond lived most of his life in Kirksville and La Plata. He served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1967. Raymond was owner/operator of Phipps’ Sanitation for several years. He loved serving his customers. Raymond retired from Truman State University as supervisor of the broiler room in 2014. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, making people laugh, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 with visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. Inurnment will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, Missouri at a later date. Honorary pallbearers will be Janet Magruder, John Eimer, Michael Bond, Augie Eimer, and Matthew Lindsey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Raymond may be made to the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, MO 63549.
