Southport
Mr. Norman Lester Phipps (Mr. P.) age 69 of Southport died Monday November 2, 2009 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Phipps was born in Dillon, SC on November 6, 1939 and was the son of the late Leonard and Cora Allen Phipps. He was a much loved husband, father and papa. He was devoted to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a US Navy Veteran. Mr. Phipps owned and operated Mr. P’s Bistro in Southport.
He is survived by his wife Jane Phipps of the home; two sons, Stephen Phipps and wife Susanna of Oak Island , Philip Phipps of Southport; two daughters, Virginia Fouch and husband Victor of Oak Island , Cory Smith and husband Chris of Boiling Spring Lakes; six grandchildren, Addison Phipps, Elijah Fouch, Larra Fouch, Samantha Phipps, Bronwyn Smith, Carrington Smith; a brother, Reverend Robert Phipps and wife Doris of Stedman, NC
A memorial service will be held Thursday November 5, 2009 at 11:00 am at Trinity United Methodist Church with Mr. Phipps brother, Reverend Robert Phipps officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the memorial service.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to a charity of one’s choice.
You may offer condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com
Peacock-Newnam & White
Funeral and Cremation Service
Southport, N. C.
21 Comments
November 3rd, 2009 at 9:48 am
Our deepest sympathy to the Phipps family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:06 pm
So sorry about your loss! He was a wonderful man and will be much missed by all. We pray peace and joy over your family as you walk through this time. What a wonderful thing to know that he is walking with Jesus through heaven enjoying all that has been put there for him. Much love and blessings to your whole family.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:29 pm
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. P will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
November 4th, 2009 at 6:53 am
My deepest sympathy to the Phipps family. I had the pleasure of knowing Norman and his family for many years. I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, may the Lord bless and keep you in your time of sorrow.
November 4th, 2009 at 7:32 am
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Phipps family. I will miss his sense of humor and his kindness to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 4th, 2009 at 9:53 am
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr.P. He was a really a good hearted person. Charles and I send our prayers and Love to your family in this time of sorrow.
November 4th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Norm. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you during this difficult time. God Bless.
November 4th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
I am very sorry to hear about Norman. He will be deeply missed. We can find comfort in knowing he is with the Lord. Our prayers and love are with you during this time of loss. May His face shine upon you and your family during this time.
November 5th, 2009 at 7:05 am
Thinking of your family during this sad time… My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
November 5th, 2009 at 7:16 am
We offer our sincere condolences. We have enjoyed our association with various members of the family over the last 14 years that we have been coming to Southport. It was always special to spend time with Mr. P. We will miss him!
November 5th, 2009 at 9:56 am
My condolences to my friends in Norman’s family and to the many wonderful people that he introduced me to through his establishment. We all share the grief of losing a pillar of the Southport Community.
November 5th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
My family and I offer our condolences.
November 5th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed talking with MR. P when we would come to the restaurant. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
November 5th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
We will miss seeing Mr.P & exchanging stories with him. Our most sincere condolences to every member of his family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
November 5th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
We will miss exchanging stories with Mr.P. Our deepest condolences to every member of his family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
November 6th, 2009 at 7:22 am
We are so sadded by the news of the death of Mr. P. We have enjoyed
knowing Norman and the Phipps family for many years. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
November 6th, 2009 at 8:47 am
Mrs.P and Family, Paula and I send our deepest sympathy.
November 6th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
To the Phipps family our deepest sympathy.
He was such an important part of Southport, North Carolina.
He will be missed by so many.
November 8th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Jane and family, so sorry to hear of Normans passing.
I think back fondly of talking and joking around with him at the sand fiddler and the pier resturants he owned years ago when I lived and worked in the area.
Lee and Kathy Cooper
“Pepsi Man”
November 10th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Just reflecting on the Good Ole Days when we were all together. Life was lots easier back then at the Windjammer. I can cook today because Norman Phipps taught me how. Many, many fond memories are engraved upon my heart because of the time spent with you all. Momma Jane, Steve, Phil, Ginny, and Corey. I will always love you all. RIP Norman. Till we meet again—– Merry
December 6th, 2009 at 3:27 pm
Through the many restaurants that I had the pleasure of working for Norman, he was not only my boss but my teacher and mentor in many respects. He didn’t just teach me about controlling food costs and other aspects about working in a restaurant, but life lessons about having a good work ethic and how to treat others, among many other lessons. I will miss him but look forward to the day that instead of serving customers, we’ll be serving our Lord instead.
My love to all of you guys, linda