William Ross Phipps

January 8, 1934 - April 1, 2019

William Phipps, 85, went to be with the Lord, April 1, 2019.  He was born January 8, 1934 in Stidham, Oklahoma, to Silas and Margaret Phipps. William proudly  served his country 26 1/2 years in the United States Air Force.

He is preceded in death by his parents,  his  wife of 59 years Xelpha L. Stafford Phipps,  two brothers.

He is survived by 2 sons Terry L. Phipps and wife Irma, of Waxahachie, Texas William G. Phipps, of Bellevue, Texas, Grandchildren Travis Phipps and wife Brandy,  & Tracie Benningfield and husband Tommy, Great-grandchildren Gareth Phipps, Rylan Phipps, McKinlee Benningfield, Deacon Benningfield, Jackson Benningfield.

Visitation will be held 10:00 AM,  April 8, 2019, with a Funeral Service following at 11:30 AM  Waxahachie Funeral Home.   Interment will follow at DFW National Cemetery.

In lieu of  flowers you may contribute to the Scholarship Program at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in the name of Bill Phipps.