Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Obituary - Rev. G. Curtis Flippo

The Rev. G. Curtis Flippo, age 77, of Cordova, Alabama (Argo community) went home to be with the Lord on Sunday Februrary 15, 2009. He was formerly employed at Bessie Mines.

Brother Flippo was a minister in the Church of God of Prophecy; he was also a renowned pianist and recording artist. He was a member of the Cordova Church of God of Prophecy. He also served in the Prison Ministry since 1982.

Funeral services will be Wednesday February 18, 2009 at 2:00 pm in the New Horizon Memorial Chapel. Pastor Gary Smith and Rev. Bobby Patterson will officiate. Burial will follow in New Horizon Memorial Gardens.

Visitation was Tuesday night 6-8 pm at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Willie Lee Flippo, and his brother, Edward Flippo.

Survivors include his wife of 60 1/2 years, Patsy Flippo; his children, Michael Flippo and wife Mary Sue of Kissimmee, FL, Janis Smith and husband Pastor Gary of St. Cloud, FL, Steve Flippo of Sumiton and Dirk Flippo of Cordova; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Flippo; grandchildren, Clarke Flippo, Jeffrey, Stacey and Tyler Smith, Dirk Flippo, Jr. and Erica Belan; great grandchildren, Mia and Jude; sisters, Margaret Samons and husband Walter of Dora and Kathryn Ricker and husband Bill of Snowtown; brothers, Charles Flippo and wife Marilyn of Snowtown and Donald Flippo and wife Annette of Dora; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home in Dora, Alabama directing 648-2323.

1 comment:

capcostajoe said...

My name is Joseph Ducharme<pastor Gary Smith was a personal friend and helped me raise my sons Since I was the sole parent .I was trying to reach him in regards to my older son Brandon passing on 4/2/11.He can reach me at 386 848 7559,i have also been wanting to talk to Stacy,it would help me greatly..Regards Joe