William "Bill" Bert Phipps, 63, of La Plata died Nov. 26, 2002, at Civista Medical Center, La Plata. He was a devoted employee of the Town of La Plata. Born, Nov. 28, 1938, in Kansas. He was the son of the late William D. Phipps and the late Marie Eisele Phipps.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Kathryn Lyons. He is survived by many loyal and faithful friends of the community.

Visitation will be held Wed. Dec. 4, from 2-4 p.m. at Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata.

Burial will take place Mon. Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. at Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, Md.

Arrangements were handled by Arehart-Echols Funeral Home, La Plata.