Michael David Phipps, age 40, of Yellow Springs, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born October 9, 1983 in Xenia, the son of David L. and Vickie L. (Adams) Phipps.
In addition to his parents, Mike is survived by his sister: Kelli Phipps of Beavercreek; niece: Penelope Phipps; aunts and uncles: Joyce Lehmkuhl and Wanda (Richard) Simmons; uncles: Thomas (Melanie) Phipps and John (Beth) Phipps; many cousins including a very close cousin: Andrea (Nick) Bowman; and a special friend: Tonya Hanson.
Michael graduated from Bellbrook High School and the Greene County Career Center in 2001. He also graduated from Hobart Institute of Welding Technology. Mike enjoyed being outdoors. He loved camping, boating, fishing and riding motorcycles. He was a movie buff with the ability to recite movie quotes after just one viewing. Mike loved his dogs, Sissy and Boy. He was a loving and caring person and very sensitive towards others.

A celebration of Mike's life will be held 11:30 AM Saturday, July 13th at First Evangelical  Lutheran Church, 287 W. Main St., Xenia with Rev. William O. Schwochow officiating. A gathering for Friends and Family will begin at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 13th at the church.