Tony Ray Phipps

Tony Ray Phipps, 38, of Big Spring, died on Saturday, July 8, 2006, in a Midland hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Rev. R. T. Havener, pastor of First Assembly of God Church, officiating.He was born on July 5, 1968, in Midland, Texas.Tony was a lifelong resident of Big Spring. He graduated from Big Spring High School and attended Howard College. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church.Survivors include three daughters, Toni Rae Phipps of Cincinnati, Ohio, Alyssa Newton of Big Spring and Jessica Halford of Phoenix, Arizona; his mother, Wanda Phipps of Big Spring; one sister, Kimberly Ray Phipps; his grandmother, Goldie Clawson of Big Spring; his aunt and uncle, Shirley and Jim Ryals of Big Spring; a special cousin, Amanda Ryals; and special friend, Greg Salisbury of Denton. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Phipps on December 18, 2005.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,