Calvin Leon Phipps, 89, was born to the late Lewis and Neoma Phipps, and went to his Heavenly home, November 11, 2026.
He is survived by two children, Joseph Leon Phipps and Katrina Sue Whitmer (Chuck); grandchildren, Rebekah, Robert, Rachel; siblings, Alice Bradford, Melvin Phipps.
Calvin married the love of his life, Virginia Sue Vaughn in 1947. To this union two children were born. He later married Janet Day.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings; his beautiful wife, Virginia Sue; sister-in-law, Jeanne; sister, Velma Kester and brother Richard Phipps.
He was a Christian, having attended the Midway Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and working on his farm, raising pigs and cattle. He was a logger all of his life.
Calvin will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
There will be visitation time on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. also at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri
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Burial will be at Walker Cemetery, Oregon County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.