John "Jack" Phipps

John "Jack" Phipps, 84, of Payne passed away Saturday April 23, 2016 at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Jack was born in Warren, Ohio on September 30, 1931 a son of the late Margaret Phipps Essex and J. Porter Phipps.

He was a farmer by trade but gardening and all things green was a passion for Jack. He loved to read, especially about World War II. He was a member of St Paul’s United Methodist Church.  Jack was active in his community, serving as a Trustee in both Benton and Harrison Townships and as a bus driver for Payne School. He was a member the Paulding County Township Association, the Flat Rock Masonic Lodge and the Ivanhoe Commandry.

Jack will be sadly missed by his wife Jo Ann (Winans) whom he married on Aug 5, 1950; children, Cathryn ( Ron) Schoenauer of Payne & Margaret
(Rick) Schilb of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Aaron (Ashley) Schilb, Mikael (Meredith) Schilb,Carrie (Aaron) McKinney, Scott (Audra) Schoenauer, Joshua Schoenauer, Johnny Phipps, Joseph Phipps and 10 great grandchildren. Jack was also preceded in death by his son, John.

Viewing is Tuesday 4 to 7:30 pm, with Masonic Rites at 7:30 pm at Dooley Funeral Home, Payne.

His funeral service will be held at Saint Paul United Methodist Church, Payne, Ohio at 11 am on Wednesday, with viewing one hour prior to the service.

Memorials to St Jude Children's hospital or Divine Mercy School.

Condolences and fond memories may be shared at www.dooleyfuneralhome.com