Richard T. Phipps, 99, of Granite City, IL died on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was born on February 15, 1925 in Trumann, AR to Paul Phipps and Annie (Broom) Walker.

Richard married Mary Pace in Trumann, AR on November 1, 1946.  She preceded him in death on December 6, 2004.

The loving father and grandfather served in the Arkansas National Guard.  He was a furnace technician for Pro Gas, Cal Gas and Amerigas propane for over 20 years.   Richard was an avid bowler for over 50 years and he also enjoyed golf and spending time with his family.

Richard is survived by 4 daughters:  Carol (Bruce) Daily-Pope of Granite City, Margaret (Rick) Kachuba of Virginia Beach, VA, Janet (Mark) Smiddy of Granite City and Mary Juhas of Trumann, AR; 9 grandchildren:  Tina (Mike) Burris, Pam James, Rick (Meghan) Daily, Ron (Denise) Daily, Ricky Kachuba, Billy (Rhonda) Kachuba, Jeff (Crystal) Kachuba, Stephanie (Jonathon) Burnett and Jennifer (Shawn) O'Dell; 17 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild on the way.

Besides his wife and parents, Richard is preceded in death by a daughter, Doris Daily; a son, Gary Phipps; a son in law, Elmond Daily and 3 sisters.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.  Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Edwardsville, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com