Mack Phipps

Mr. Mack William Phipps, 78, passed away February 11, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 16, 1943 to the late Virgil Harrison Phipps and Edna Johnson Phipps in Ashe County, NC. As a child he began working beside his mother and father on their family farm.  He cherished the time spent there and went back often to visit his childhood home. Mack graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1965 and had a lifelong career as a Certified Public Accountant working for various individual firms and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts before establishing his own CPA firm, Mack W. Phipps, CPA, PA, where he worked with his wife, Rebecca, until his death. He was always willing to share his expertise in his profession to assist others.  Mack is survived by his wife of 29 years, Rebecca Burchette Phipps; a son, Harold Dixon Phipps; a daughter, Amy Phipps Smith and husband Tim Smith; a son, Michael Lee Phipps; and a special grandson, Silas Clay Lindsey and his father, Kevin Ray Lindsey.  Mack is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Goad; a niece, Deanna Knox, husband Jamie and children, Toria and Spencer Knox. Mack was loved by members of the extended family of his wife and his presence will be greatly missed. Mack was well respected by colleagues, family, and friends.  His kind words of encouragement will be remembered and cherished by all who came in contact with him. Mack loved being immersed in the outdoors both at his home here and in Ashe County.  He enjoyed animals; birds in particular; gardening, and seeing the seasons change as a gift from God. Mack experienced the normal trials and tribulations of life but persevered through the strength of the Lord.  Isaiah 43:2-3a “When you walk through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.  When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.” We love and will miss Mack; husband, dad, poppa, a cherished member of our family and friend of many. A memorial service will be conducted 2:30PM Sunday February 20, 2022, at First Baptist Church of King with Rev. Caleb Waller officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Forsyth County Animal Shelter, 5570 Sturmer Park Circle, Winston-Salem 27105, or The First Baptist Church of King general fund, 122 Kirby Road King NC, 27021.