Mr. Edward Ray Flippo, better known as Ed, age 70, of Brilliant, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Flippo worked in the coal mines and with Robertson Excavating for many years as a heavy equipment operator, until recently working side by side with his brother Ricky and his cleaning business. Ed is preceded in death by his parents, Larkin Edward “Buck” and Viola Estes Flippo, sisters, Joann Sandlin, and Kathy Franks, brothers, Charles Ray Flippo and Michael Flippo. He is survived by his brothers, Ricky Flippo of Brilliant and Danny Flippo (Brenda) of KS. and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home chapel with burial to follow in the Center Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. (service time) at the funeral home. Eddie Ayers will be the officiating minister. Bowen Funeral Home serving the Flippo family.