Charles E. Sipes

     Charles E. Sipes, 77, Canton, Kan., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 in Wichita. He was born Nov. 16, 1938 in Elkhart, to Evelyn (Hale) and William Edward Sipes.
     Charles is survived by his son, Gerald Sipes (Kris) of Ellsworth; daughter, Mary Rathbun (Matt Munoz) of Kanopolis; son, Steve Sipes (Kathy) of Stafford; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Myrna Sipes of Bethany, Okla.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
     He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Billy Sipes.
     A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o, the funeral home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
Condolences may be posted at parsonsfh.com