Thomas Earl Phipps

Thomas Earl Phipps, of Adrian, MI, passed away on April 2, 2020, at the age 81 at home.  Thomas was born March 19, 1939, in Adrian, MI, the son of Clarence & Hattie M. (Howell) Phipps. Tom retired from Ford Motor Co., Saline Plant in 1999 after 25 plus years of service.  During his time at Ford Motor Co., he served on the UAW Local 892 Executive Board.  He also was of member of the Adrian American Legion Post 97.  Tom enjoyed traveling and watching sports and spending time with his little buddy KoKo.  Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence & Hattie Phipps, his wife of 36 years, Margaret Phipps, son, Chad Edward Phipps and brother, Charles Henry Phipps.  He is survived by his wife, Carrie A Dillon, (step) son M. Justin (Tina) McCowan, four grandchildren, Gaige, Katy, Juliana and Ethan.  He is survived by his son, Thomas Earl (Kim) Phipps, grandchildren, Thomas L. Phipps and Chelsea Dawn Marie Phipps.  There will be a private burial at Oakwood Cemetery, Adrian, MI.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  You may send condolences to the family at www.PurseFuneralHome.com.  Memorial contributions may be given to the Lenawee Department of Aging and The Daily Bread. Envelopes are available at the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Adrian, MI.

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