Philip Pritchett Clippinger
June 3, 1977 — September 26, 2009
Philip Pritchett Clippinger, 32, of Decatur, Georgia died Saturday, September 26, 2009 in a single-car accident in Decatur. Philip was born on June 3, 1977 in Columbus, Georgia to Charles Purcell Clippinger and Rhonda Pritchett Clippinger. He was predeceased by his loving grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen E. Clippinger of Hendersonville, North Carolina and Mr. and Mrs. Hayward Pritchett of Waverly Hall, Georgia, and his uncle, Kenneth Pritchett. Philip was a 1995 graduate of Pacelli High School. He attended the University of Georgia and was beginning his ninth year as Operations Coordinator at Turner Broadcasting in Atlanta. Philip combined a brilliant wit with a true kindness and generosity. He was a treasured friend, and a beloved son and brother. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Geoffrey Clippinger and sister-in-law, Jane Rawlings of Atlanta; his sister, Jennifer Clippinger Kersey and brother-in-law, Terry Kersey of Greensboro, North Carolina; his sister, Martha Clippinger of Brooklyn, New York; his nephews and nieces, Josh, Ben and Nate Kersey of Greensboro and Elizabeth and Caroline Clippinger of Atlanta; his aunts and uncles, Judy and Roger Pearce of Columbus, Allen and Betty Ann Clippinger of Nashville, Tennessee, Scott and Judi Clippinger of Smyrna, New York and Daryl and Luann Clippinger of Hollywood, Maryland; his devoted dog, Bowie, and many, many treasured friends. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anne Church, 2000 Kay Circle, Columbus, Georgia on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 4:30P.M. The Rev. J. Gerard Schreck will be the celebrant. The family will receive friends in the Commons after the Mass. There will be a private interment at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, The Faustman Lab of Massachusetts General Hospital, or to the charity of ones choice. A. S. Turner & Sons
