Thomas Hypes Obituary Thomas Edward Hypes January 25, 1944 － March 3, 2024 Franklin － Thomas Edward Hypes, 80 passed away March 3, 2024 peacefully at home. Tom was born in Montgomery, WV, grew up in Smithers, WV, and was the son of the late Robert Lee Hypes and Theresa Alma Hess Hypes. He was predeceased by his two sisters, June Hypes Turley and Barbara Hypes Hardy. Tom was a graduate of Montgomery High School in Montgomery, WV. He worked for G. C. Murphy Co. 13 years. He started in the stock room and advanced to store manager. After leaving G.C. Murphy, Tom was employed at Union Camp (International Paper). He began in the wood yard and retired as a pulp mill operator. Tom served as 2nd. Vice-President of United Steel Workers Union, Local 505 and was a Mason for over 50 Years. Tom was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge No.151 AF&AM, Portsmouth Scottish Rite, Norfolk Kedive Shriners, Franklin Shriners, and Whaleyville Chapter 137, Order of the Eastern Star. Tom is survived by his wife of 49 Years Debra Council Hypes, his son Stephen Council Hypes, and two brothers-in-law that were like sons, David C. Council, III (Janet) and Mark E. Council (Cindy). Tom is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service with Masonic Rites will be held Wednesday, March 6, at 11AM, in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Askew officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to a charity of your choice. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Mar. 4, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Thomas-Hypes 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/thomas-hypes-obituary?id=54530518 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Thomas Edward Hypes, 80, of Franklin, passed away on March 3, 2024. Born in Montgomery, WV, he worked for G.C. Murphy Co. and retired from Union Camp. A Mason for over 50 years, he was active in various Masonic organizations. He is survived by his wife Debra, son Stephen, and extended family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Memorial Service with Masonic Rites was held on March 6, 2024, at 11 AM in Wright Funeral Home, with Rev. Sam Askew officiating. The family received friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations were requested to a charity of choice. ### The Edited Obituary Thomas Hypes Obituary Thomas Edward Hypes January 25, 1944 March 3, 2024 Franklin Thomas Edward Hypes, 80 passed away March 3, 2024 peacefully at home. Tom was born in Montgomery, WV, grew up in Smithers, WV, and was the son of the late Robert Lee Hypes and Theresa Alma Hess Hypes. He was predeceased by his two sisters, June Hypes Turley and Barbara Hypes Hardy. Tom was a graduate of Montgomery High School in Montgomery, WV. He worked for G. C. Murphy Co. 13 years. He started in the stock room and advanced to store manager. After leaving G.C. Murphy, Tom was employed at Union Camp (International Paper). He began in the wood yard and retired as a pulp mill operator. Tom served as 2nd Vice President of United Steel Workers Union, Local 505 and was a Mason for over 50 years. Tom was a member of Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 151 AF&AM, Portsmouth Scottish Rite, Norfolk Kedive Shriners, Franklin Shriners, and Whaleyville Chapter 137, Order of the Eastern Star. Tom is survived by his wife of 49 years Debra Council Hypes, his son Stephen Council Hypes, and two brothers in law that were like sons, David C. Council, III (Janet) and Mark E. Council (Cindy). Tom is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service with Masonic Rites will be held Wednesday, March 6, at 11 AM, in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Askew officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to a charity of your choice. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Thomas Edward Hypes | |---------|----------------------------------| | Age | 80 | | Birth | January 25, 1944; Montgomery, WV | | Death | March 3, 2024; Franklin | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|---------------------|------------------------------| | Thomas Edward Hypes | Decedent | Franklin | | Debra Council Hypes | Spouse | Unknown | | Robert Lee Hypes | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Theresa Alma Hess Hypes | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Stephen Council Hypes | Child | Unknown | | June Hypes Turley | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Barbara Hypes Hardy | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | David C. Council, III | Brother-in-law | Unknown | | Mark E. Council | Brother-in-law | Unknown | | Janet Council | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Cindy Council | Sister-in-law | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Born in Montgomery, WV and grew up in Smithers, WV 2. Graduate of Montgomery High School in Montgomery, WV 3. Worked for G. C. Murphy Co. for 13 years, starting in the stock room and advancing to store manager 4. Employed at Union Camp (International Paper), beginning in the wood yard and retiring as a pulp mill operator 5. Served as 2nd Vice President of United Steel Workers Union, Local 505 6. Mason for over 50 years 7. Member of Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 151 AF&AM 8. Member of Portsmouth Scottish Rite 9. Member of Norfolk Kedive Shriners 10. Member of Franklin Shriners 11. Member of Whaleyville Chapter 137, Order of the Eastern Star ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |----------|-------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Franklin | Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | 4 March 2024 |