
Share Your Memory of
Arlie
Obituary of Arlie E. Chipps
Please share a memory of Arlie to include in a keepsake book for family and friends.
Arlie E. Chipps, Jr., 82, of Morgantown passed away at Sundale Nursing Home on December 15, 2015. Arlie was born in Morgantown on May 22, 1933 to the late Arlie Todd Chipps and Tina Mae Crosby Chipps.
Arlie was a gas technician for many years for Hope Natural Gas. He was very involved in community projects, his church, and civic organizations. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church. He served on the PVSD Water Board, was a member of Masonic Lodge #173, delivered Meals on Wheels to many area shut ins, found great satisfaction in volunteering at Ruby Memorial Hospital, and as a Monongalia County Reserve deputy.
In addition to these activities, Arlie found time to do other things he enjoyed, such as: hunting gardening, playing the fiddle, flower gardening, farming, dancing, and travelling.
Arlie is survived by three daughters Tina Louise O’Hara, of Morgantown, Dorothy Jeanne Chipps, of Maryland, and Susan Frazier and her husband Duane, of Pennsylvania; his son Arlie Chipps, III of Morgantown; one sister Deloris Shaffer of Core, WV; three brothers Harold Chipps of Michigan, Dale Chipps of Maryland, and Ronald Chipps, of Florida; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to his parents, Arlie was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Sally Starkey Chipps; and his sister Eleanor.
Friends will be received at McCulla Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 16th from 7-9 pm and on Thursday, from 10 am until the 11 am time of funeral service. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.mcculla.com
Services for Arlie Chipps
Visit the Tribute Store
Send Flowers
Our Local Florists are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements backed by their professionalism and prompt service.
> LEARN MORE
Obituaries & Tributes
Visit our online tribute pages and view pictures, leave a gesture or leave a condolence for a family member, friend or loved one
> LEARN MORE
Contact Us
We invite you to contact us at any time if you have questions, comments or concerns. We are happy to assist you in anyway we can.