Gary Garland Phipps

Gary Garland Phipps, 78, of Aledo passed from this earth Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Burleson, Texas.

Graveside Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 23rd at Bethel Cemetery in Decatur, Texas. Brad Hartzog will officiate.

Gary was born February 22, 1948, to Willie Vernon and Mary Jane (Wallace) Phipps in Breckenridge, Texas. He retired from Lockheed after 39 years in accounting. Gary was a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend to many who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Mary Jane Phipps; his brothers, Vernon and Danny Phipps; and a sister, Brenda Harkins.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Jason and Justin Phipps; his grandchildren, Austin, Parker & Mason Phipps; a brother, James Phipps and a sister Margaret McAfee; extended family and a host of friends.