James Richard “Dickie” Phipps, Sr.
September 8, 1946- March 15, 2021

James Richard “Dickie” Phipps, Sr., 74, of Chesapeake Beach passed away March 15, 2021 at his home. He was born September 8, 1946 in Jewell, MD to William Ernest and Ruth Elizabeth (Ford) Phipps. Dickie was raised in Dunkirk and graduated from Calvert High School. He married Linda Ann Lovett in 1966 and again in 2000. Dickie was employed as a heavy equipment operator with Chaney Enterprises for 30 years, retiring in 2013. Dickie was a good ole’ country boy who enjoyed rabbit hunting, beagles, crabbing, going to horse pulls, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Dickie is survived by his wife Lina Ann Phipps and sons James R. Phipps, Jr. and Steven E. Phipps, all of Chesapeake Beach, daughter Stacey L. Carter and husband Joe of Upper Marlboro, and grandchildren Scooter Phipps, Karin Phipps, and Emmalee Moreland.
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Monday, March 22, 2021
12:00 P.M.
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My heart goes out to you Stacey and your family. Reading about your Dads life sounded like he had an amazing life & was a wonderful person. I wish so much I could had met him but I pray there will be a day when we all will meet but in a place that will keep us all together – forever. All my love & prayers …. Tawanna Spainhour
My dearest friend Linda
My heart breaks for you and your family
Dick was truly a miracle man and I believe did things in his own way in his on time his death was no exception
I know you will miss him terribly just know you can call me anytime. You are in my prayers.love to you and your family
I am so very sorry for the loss of your loving father. I’d have to say my biggest fear in life is losing my loved ones. For they are your best friends in life who have seen your greatest moments and your saddest times and have always been there for you. I love you so much and you are in my prayers and in on our hearts. -Hope Stewart (Tawanna’s Daughter)
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My heart goes out to you Stacey and your family. Reading about your Dads life sounded like he had an amazing life & was a wonderful person. I wish so much I could had met him but I pray there will be a day when we all will meet but in a place that will keep us all together – forever. All my love & prayers …. Tawanna Spainhour
Thank you Care🐻 you are so sweet and loving
My dearest friend Linda
My heart breaks for you and your family
Dick was truly a miracle man and I believe did things in his own way in his on time his death was no exception
I know you will miss him terribly just know you can call me anytime. You are in my prayers.love to you and your family
Rest in peace
I am so very sorry for the loss of your loving father. I’d have to say my biggest fear in life is losing my loved ones. For they are your best friends in life who have seen your greatest moments and your saddest times and have always been there for you. I love you so much and you are in my prayers and in on our hearts. -Hope Stewart (Tawanna’s Daughter)
Hope,
You are so sweet 💗 Thank you and never waste a chance to give your love ones a kiss and always tell them how much they mean to you 💖