Allen McClure Phipps Allen McClure Phipps, passed away on Sunday, April 15. 2018 at the age of 68. Allen was born in Richlands, Virginia on October 15, 1949 to Sylvester McClure and Margaret Maxwell Phipps, who preceded him in death.
The family moved to Palatka, FL when he was 10 years old. He loved playing baseball and basketball and played on city leagues and in high school and was a 1968 graduate Palatka Senior High School and attended St. Johns River Jr. College. Allen joined the Army in 1972 and achieved the highest rank of Sergeant First Class.
He received many military awards throughout his career, including the Legion of Merit Award upon retirement in February of 2001. Allen was very proud to serve his country and we were very proud of him. Family was very important to Allen, he was the first to suggest family get-togethers, He was ALL about Christmas and loved shopping for gifts, wrapping them and decorating Christmas cookies.
Allen loved family meals together, and often requested things that were mom’s recipes. He loved his Virginia roots and the family there as well. Allen moved back to Florida last summer and attended and supported Vikings baseball games in Palatka where he was so proud to see his great-nephew play.
Allen was just an all-around good guy who loved his family, his friends, the FL Gators, Dr. Pepper, the Beach boys, and Hushpuppies. He was always there for us and will be missed by all. He leaves behind many loved ones to cherish his memory.
Sisters – Martha Phipps Farmer, and Polly Phipps McCallum, (James), Niece – Renee Lamoreaux, (Pete), Great Nephew – Rhett Lamoreaux, all of Palatka Niece – Megan Elizabeth McCallum Nephew – Andrew D. McCallum, (Katie) and a new Great Niece, Emma Grace McCallum, born on March 24th, all of Jacksonville. Florida Cousins – Frances Bays, (Jim) Mike Crews, (Peggy) and Billy Crews, (Tammy). Virginia Cousins – Donald Wimmer Susan Jessee, (Tim), Jeremiah and Garrett.
St. Louis, MO family, Wife, Diane Cole Phipps Step-daughters, Tracy Cole and Marie Thomas. and many extended family members. Other loved ones include: Joni McDonald, Kathy Weaver, Richard and Debbie Kelly, Ray and Gail Eshbaugh, Eddie Brown, and Tommy and Karen Smith.
Memorial remembrances may be made to: K9s For Warriors@ www. K9sForWarriors.org A Journey To Furever, Inc (On Facebook) Mailing Address 4300 Division Street Hastings, Fl. 32145 His final resting place will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 1:00 p.m., where he will receive full military honors.
Local arrangements by Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
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