January 10, 2019 at Brandywine Hall Nursing home in West
Chester. James was born and raised on a farm in Mercer PA
and was a graduate of Mercer High School where he
lettered in football and basketball. He worked during WWII
at Sun Ship and later was employed at the Chester Post
Office for 23 years. He was married to the late Helen
Hofmeister Phipps for 67 years living in Chester (Sun Hill)
for 35 years before moving to Barefoot Bay FL. James
enjoyed all sports, reading, music and was an avid walker
into his nineties. He was preceded by his parents James
and Jessie Minner Phipps and brothers John Lawrence and
George Phipps. He is survived by son Tom (Jackie) of West
Chester. James spent the last 8 years among his new
friends and the wonderful staff at Brandywine Hall. A
private burial service was held at Edgewood Memorial
Park. In lieu of flowers or donations please say a pray for
your family and loved ones. Arrangements by the Alleva
Funeral Home Inc. Paoli, PA