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Oliver Head Obituary
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Oliver Ripley Head Jr. "Rip", age 72, died on Monday, May 11, 2015 at MUSC.
Rip was a son of the late Oliver Ripley Head and Julia Kimbrough. He was born in Birmingham and grew up in Thomasville, Alabama. He attended Sewanee: The University of the South, and graduated from Auburn University in 1966. During the Vietnam War, he served in Thailand with the U.S. Army. He was a big fan of Auburn University football who also loved to travel, read, listen to music and play golf. He worked for ICI, Stuart Pharmaceuticals, and Astra-Zeneca and lived in Wilmington, Delaware and Chadds Ford, Pa., before retiring to South Carolina in 2002.
Rip is survived by his wife Maggie (Finklea) of Pawleys Island and his son Paul of Phoenix, AZ.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11am at Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal Church, Pawleys Island.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Oliver's name to the MUSC Foundation, 18 Bee St, MSC 450 Charleston, SC 29425.
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Karen Bogenschutz
October 9, 2015
To Rip's family: Rip was one of my dearest friends when we lived in neighboring apartments in Robinson, Illinois. His genuine kindness and desire to help others drew people to him. I am a better person today because of his gentle spirit. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Tony Felicia
May 21, 2015
Maggie, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Rip was one of the most pleasant and nice people to work with. I enjoyed working and golfing with Rip
at ICI/AZ. The world needs more Rip's.
You and your family are in my prayers.
May 20, 2015
Rip was a gentlemen and I was good memories at AstraZeneca Production Building. I want to you Rip will be missed.
Kevin Hoopes
May 18, 2015
FOR MAGGIE AND PAUL: PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES AT THIS LOSS. REGARDED AS A MOST FAIR AND KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONAL AT HIS CAREER, HE WAS A PROVEN KIND AND UNDERSTANDING GENTLEMAN WITH ALL THOSE IN THAT SURROUND BEYOND. MY FEELINGS FOR WITH YOU EACH. CHARLIE WEYMOUTH
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Wayne Williams - USMC
May 18, 2015
RIP Soldier !!!!
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Ed Hill
May 16, 2015
Maggie, I was so sorry to read of Rip's passing. I consider myself very fortunate to have known and worked for and beside him for seven years at Zeneca/AstraZeneca. He was a real gentleman and I never heard him speak unkindly of anyone. I know he will be missed by many. I want you to know he is in my prayers.
May 16, 2015
A life well lived! Many beautiful memories of Rip, Julia, and Rip Sr...old times in Thomasville. Blessings on Maggie and Paul. Much love from Mary Elizabeth Kimbrough
May 16, 2015
Maggie, So sorry to learn of your loss. Often think of you and your family. Barbara and I extend our sincerest heartfelt condolences.
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Ted Fetner
May 15, 2015
Rip was a gentleman, and I enjoyed knowing him and hope his good memories will sustain Maggie and Paul in their grieving.
Betty Lou Chappell
May 14, 2015
Maggie: I'm sorry to hear about Rip. He fought so hard.
Carter Fisk
May 13, 2015
I'm very sorry to hear about Mr. Head's passing. He was a good man who lived life with strength and dignity.
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