Garland Stone Flippen

1936 - 2022

FLIPPEN, Garland Stone, of Bear Garden Farm, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, died on January 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Garland Flippen Jr. and Catherine Stone Flippen; his stepmother, Adelaide Rawles Flippen; his daughter, Catherine Stone Flippen; his sister, Anne Rawles and her husband, Leighton Huske; his nephews, Christopher Nash and Allen West; his first wife, Barbara Thomas; as well as his brother-in-law, Michael Jarvis. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Conner Flippen; his son, Stewart Garland Flippen; and two grandchildren, Christopher Stewart Flippen and Catherine Bammel Flippen. He is also survived by his sister, Joyce Flippen Nash, her husband, Ronald Nash and nephew, Armistead Nash and his wife, Larkin and great-nephews, Oliver and Henry Nash; his sister, Cabell Goolsby West and her husband, John and nephew, John West and his wife, Rose; his brother, Allen Cunningham Goolsby, his wife, Louanna and niece, Adelaide; as well as nieces, Anne Gibboney Huske and Isobel Kyle Huske. In addition, he is survived by family relatives and in-laws, Jack and Lilliboo Cronley, Ben and Susie Rawles, Shep and Gigi Miller, Marika Rawles, Dr. Jamie and Robin Rawles, Dr. Gordon and Marie Rawles, Cristy Jarvis, Margaret and Steve Gentil, Mary Conner, Rusty and Cindy Conner; and many nieces and nephews.

Garland was born in Norfolk on June 26, 1936, where he spent his childhood. He moved to Richmond and after graduating from St. Christopher's School; Garland attended the University of Virginia, where he was a member of St. Anthony Hall, was active in intramural athletics and earned a B.S. in commerce from the McIntire School of Commerce. After UVA, he spent a year living and working in England and then San Francisco. When he returned to Richmond, he then worked 40 years in the brokerage business with Abbot, Proctor & Paine, Paine Webber and UBS.

Garland served on the Board of the Central Virginia Food Bank and was an active member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, where he served as a Chalice-Bearer for 13 years. He was a member of the Chamberlayne Society of St. Christopher's School and Treasurer of the Richmond Animal Welfare Foundation. Known affectionately as "Flip," Garland loved sports as a participant and a spectator. He was a member of the Rockets, a semi-pro baseball team and a lifelong member of The Country Club of Virginia, where he had a strong passion for golf, tennis and racquetball. He had a residence at the Oceans at 40th St. in Virginia Beach, and was a former member of the Princess Anne Country Club. He enjoyed travel, dancing and horse racing. Garland loved spending time with family and friends. He was a humble, loyal friend who touched so many people with his inherent kindness and generosity. He was insightful, patient, honest and resilient in dealing with life's tragedies and disappointments. His respect and concern for the welfare of animals was immeasurable. He showed us that how we live is as important as what we achieve.

The Flippen family thanks his dedicated and selfless caregiver, Kevin Terrell. His love and affection for Garland was evident. Thanks also goes to Kendall Bland, Alexis Terrell, Wendy Owen and Hospice of Virginia for giving Garland unconditional love, respect and care during his final years.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 28, at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23226, with a reception to follow at The Country Club of Virginia, Westhampton, 6031 St. Andrews Lane, Richmond, Va. 23226. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. Burial in Hollywood Cemetery will be private.

In lieu of flowers, Garland would be honored if donations are made to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6000 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23226, St. Christopher's School, 711 St. Christopher's Road, Richmond, Va. 23226, The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia, P.O. Box 40031, Charlottesville, Va. 22904-4807, or the Richmond Animal Care and Control, 1600 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23222.