Charleston, South Carolina
PHIPPS, Stanley J. Stanley John Phipps of Charleston and London passed away March 18th in Jacksonville, Florida while returning from Barbados. Mr. Phipps was born March 8, 1947 in Cavendish Gardens, London, England, the son of Elizabeth Carew Rice and Stanley Phipps. He was a graduate of the City of London School for Boys where he sang in the Temple Church Choir. Following his fathers interest in the sea, he was a Sea Cadet and sailed on board the HMS Belfast during her last voyage to Gibraltar. He graduated from Guildford Collage and the London School of Economics earning a degree in Law. For 35 years he was a Stock Broker in London representing some of the most prestigious institutions and funds. An avid rugby player, Mr. Phipps played competitively for Upper Clapton and Saffron Walden Rugby Clubs. In 2000 he won the Millennium Snooker Tournament for the RAC Club in London. A grandson of the silhouette artist, Carew Rice, Mr. Phipps returned to his mothers' native Lowcountry as a permanent resident in 2000. Mr. Phipps served as President of the Charleston Branch of the English Speaking Union and successfully led efforts to endow the Scholarship Fund. He was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church and continued his lifelong passion for music by singing in the Choir. Mr. Phipps held memberships in many other organizations including, La Societe Francaise, The Saint David's Society, The Royal Society of St. George, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Judy C. Phipps, his mother, Elizabeth Phipps Philpot, and four children, Thomas Carew Phipps, Elizabeth Carew Phipps, Venetia Holly Phipps, and Charles William John Phipps; a brother, Robert Anthony Phipps; two sisters, Elizabeth Carew Dickens and Debbie Ann Provost in addition to many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The Rite of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 22, 2007, at St. Michael's Episcopal Church , corner of Meeting and Broad Streets. Burial will be Private. Relatives and friends may call Wednesday evening between 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 PM at 81 Rutledge Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the English Speaking Union Scholarship Fund c/o Ms. Linda Dryden, 28 Limehouse St. Charleston, SC 29401. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 1620 SAVANNAH HWY. 766-1365 Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
Read MoreStan,Many fun and fond memories. You were always the first to suggest going off to have a quick sharpener after some boring presentation. Every one a winner, it is not like that any more, you were one of the last who made it enjoyable. See you upstairs. Lots of love Jamie and Roxy
Jamie Crichton Stuart
March 30, 2007 | London
Dear Stanley
You were such a fun cousin and we had great times and lots of laughter together all those years ago in Essex.
Margaret Cousins (nee Phipps)
March 29, 2007 | Guildford, England
Dear Stanley,
It was a shock to all of us and it brought back so many memories to me of you as a boy and a young man, handsome, talented and so full of the love of life.
Nick Phipps
Nick Phipps
March 29, 2007 | Manchester UK
Dear, dear Stanley,
Jules, Tony, Bill and I raised our glasses to you last night here on Ocracoke. During your visit with Judy, you made an amazing impression on everyone who met you. Thank you for sharing your tremendous love of life with all of us. You will be missed but never forgotten. We will be raising our glasses to you from now on at every opportunity.
Wiggins was spectacular on Thursday. The azaleas were bursting with color. And the mosquitoes were completely absent. Did...
Gael Hawkins
March 26, 2007 | Ocracoke Island, NC
Stanley it is with much sadness that I find myself writing to you posthumously. You had such charisma and commitment to everything you did. Memories of snooker at the RAC followed by Bar Italia I will cherish forever. Thank you for being such a good listener and understanding friend. With love Ralph.
Ralph Holt
March 26, 2007 | Springfield, IL
Stan, the last time I saw you was at a costume bash in SF Bay Area. I have always enjoyed our chats those infrequent times that we got together. I was hoping that you would meet my son Gabriel; he's got a bit of the Max in him and you would have got a real kick out of him. When we talked last, your dream was to move to Charleston and live out your days: A dream that came true. I am glad that you found your place in this world and that you found your dream. You "are" one of my favourite...
David Geissler
March 25, 2007 | San Francisco, CA
Stan, I'm so sorry to hear the news. I treasure the memories of you and your presence at the RAC and the Club was less fun when you went to live in the States. You left an indelible mark on the room and all your snooker friends will miss your great humour and optimism. Peter
Peter Bainbridge
March 23, 2007 | London
We're sad not to be there to share our sorrow with family and friends, but, amongst 350 others, over the sea , at Peterborough Cathedral, I will be singing Mendelsohns Oratoria, Elijah,less than a week after you passed away. It has become my personal tribute to you. With all its profound expressions of human feelings, I will be thinking of you, my dear cousin, as I look up at the overwhelming evidence of christian belief, comforted to know that where there is Love,that which may not have been...
SuzySuzy, Simon, Hannah, Rosie and Michael Sharp
March 23, 2007 | Stamford, Lincs., England
No way to replace you ya' big lug! When I come to see ya,a G&T will hit the spot! Peace. Dan
Dan Henegar
March 22, 2007 | Charleston, SC
