Ira L. “Pete” Phifer died Monday, July 10, 2017, at Merit Health River Region. He was 77.

Memorial services will be Sunday, July 30, at 3 p.m. at the Hawkins United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sally Beville officiating.

Visitation will be 2 p.m. Sunday until the hour of the service.

Memorials may be made the Hawkins United Methodist Church, 3736 Halls Ferry Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39180.