LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Donald "Don" C. Phipps, age 78, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. He was born August 21, 1944, in Charlotte, NC, a son of the late Benjamin Eddison Phipps and Mildred Maxie Redding and was the husband of the late Frederica "Ricki" Whaley Phipps. Don proudly served our country in The United States Army. He loved going to the Veteran's breakfast at Punky's and going on trips with other veterans. Don was a Mason and a member of the Lancaster Chapter of the Eastern Star. His hobbies included HAM radio and car shows, where he entered his Blazer. The mountains were his favorite place to visit. Don was of the Methodist faith.

Don leaves behind many wonderful friends who were more like family to him.

Don was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Ricki Phipps, his daughter, Angela Phipps; and his parents.

The Celebration of Life Service for Don will be 2:00 pm Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Hopewell United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Renee Garrison and Rev. Ruth Anne Pitt. Burial will follow in the church columbarium. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, in the church fellowship hall.

For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1664 Flat Creek Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.