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James (Jay) Kevin Phipps Jr.
1980 - 2019
BORN
1980
DIED
2019
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James (Jay) Phipps Jr. Obituary
Jay graduated from Kofa High School in 1999. He worked as a laborer for a local pool service, loved fishing and entering into fish tournaments.
Jay is survived by his mother, Rosy Espinoza, stepfather Rusty Stanley, brother John, niece Swena Phipps, Tata Joe Espinoza and Grandpa Gene Phipps, Uncles Joey (Nancy) Espinoza, Kelly and Kent (Libby) Phipps, various aunts, uncles, cousins and his dog Spanky.
He was preceded in death by his Nana, Belen Espinoza, Father James (Jimmy) K. Phipps, and Grandmother, Donna Phipps.
Visitation and Services will be held, Friday, October 18, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Yuma Mortuary Chapel on 5th Avenue, with rosary at 10:00 a.m. followed by services. Yuma Mortuary is in charge of cremation.
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charless cahoe
May 17, 2025
rock in window frame..got you.
Dawn Evaristo
October 22, 2019
Johnny Boy im sooo sorry for u and ur familys loss........my heart and prayers are with u ......Rest in peace Jay......
Roxanne Reyes Echeverria
October 17, 2019
Rosie,
My deepest condolences to you and the entire family.
May God give you strength during this difficult time ♥
Dena Reyes
October 16, 2019
My heart goes out to you Rosey and your family. You are in my prayers. Love your cousin
October 16, 2019
Dear Rosie , Joe and family
We are very thankful That we spent time with Jay during His sickness and his last hours with you at home.. We will mis him very much and look forward to Being together again in Heaven. May he rest in peac
With our thoughts and prayers,
Kent and Libby Phipps
Nicole Caulton
October 15, 2019
Now you're may live your life without pain....it was a Blessing to have crossed your pathed...
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