Mr. Charles Curtis Flippen

FLIPPEN, SR., Mr. Charles Curtis - Age 84, former Flint resident, died January 28, 2014 with his family by his side in his Canton, Michigan home. Family hour 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. with funeral service commencing at 11 a.m. Rev. Faith Timmons officiating. Interment Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, 2020 E. Hill Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Chapel 10 a.m. Tuesday. Mr. Flippen will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home and may be viewed from 12 p.m.-8 p.m. Monday, with family present from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Former Flint resident Charles Curtis Flippen, 84 died January 28, 2014 with his family by his side in his Canton, Michigan home. Charles was one of ten children born April 13, 1929 in Gallatin, Tennessee to the late Roosevelt and Ruby Flippen. Charles attended Tennessee State University obtaining a bachelors degree in biology. He obtained a Masters Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University. Charles served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1954. He moved to Flint, Michigan in 1955 where he met and married Cecile Murrell. Charles and Cecile raised three children and enjoyed many wonderful and loving years together. Charles had many career experiences over his lifetime to include working for the United States Post Office, General Motors and he retired from the Flint Public School District. Charles was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He was also a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and five brothers. Charles is survived by his wife and best friend of 49 years Cecile; son Charles II (Jennifer) Flippen; daughters Carol and Cheryl Flippen; grandsons Brad, Charles III and Spencer Flippen; great granddaughter Kennedy Flippen; brother Homer Flippen; sisters Onie Jean Wynn and Thelma Buford; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Charles lived a long and happy life. His proudest accomplishments were that of loving husband and father. Charles' enthusiasm and thirst for life was evident in his teaching, travels, volunteerism, recreational activities and participation in various organizations. Always quick to smile, laugh and engage in conversation our lives are enriched by the connections Charles made with all those he met.

Mr. Charles Curtis Flippen

April 13, 1929 - January 28, 2014