Harry Phipps

Harry Wayne Phipps, 78, born March 9, 1948 in Crawley, WV, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at his home in Rupert.

Harry was a 1966 graduate of Rupert High School, served in the Anny Reserves, and was owner and manager of Phipps Heating & Cooling for many years. He attended the Greenbrier Ave. Church of God for many years where he served as a trustee. He later became a member of Orient Hill Tabernacle. He loved nature and enjoyed pond fishing, bow hunting, and spending time with his dog Oliver.

He is preceded in death by his parents Harry Frank Phipps and Mattie Jones Phipps Bryant. Also, grandparents Lewis and Virginia Phipps and Gordon and Georgia Jones.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 60 years Sherry Phipps; son Jason Phipps; daughter Amber Tharp (Michael); sister Freda Loudermilk (Timmy); grandchildren Abigail Grace Tharp (fiancé Elijah Perkins), Summer Rain Phipps, Emily Shea Cline and Paige Kashola.

Harry will be remembered by many for his kind smile and gentle personality.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at the Rupert Church of God Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Aaron Davidson officiating. A private graveside service will be held following cremation. 

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Greenbrier Valley Children’s Home, 331 Seventh St., Rupert, WV 25984.

Wallace & Wallace of Rainelle served the Phipps family