Phillipsburg resident Avery Hopson passed away Sept. 1, 2017 at his home in rural Phillipsburg at the age of 88. He was born Oct. 14, 1928 in Phillips County, the son of Cornelius & Ruth Edna (Drake) Hopson. He was a farmer.

Survivors include his wife Virginia of the home; 2 sons, Clark of Phillipsburg and Mark of Norton; 2 daughters, Kay McCoy of Sabetha and Sally Brandon of Phillipsburg; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wed. Sept. 6 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Christian Church, Phillipsburg with Pastor LeRoy Herder officiating. Burial will follow in the Iowa Union Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Monday and 9:00 to 9:00 Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorials have been established to the Phillips County 4-H or the First Christian Church.

Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.