Locals attend retired Sheriff John Phipps’ funeral
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Locals across Yuma County are attending the funeral for retired Sheriff John Phipps Wednesday morning.
Phipps passed away last month, leaving behind a wife and two children.
He began his law enforcement career with YCSO back in 1962 when he served as a dispatcher in Parker, Arizona before he was transferred to Wellton, serving as the Resident Deputy, according to the Yuma County Sheriff's Office (YCSO).
YCSO also adds Phipps was sworn in as Sheriff in 1981 after running the year before. He retired from his position in 1992, "having served three terms."
To watch the livestream of the funeral, see attached video.
