Charles Stanley Tippett Sr.

Charles Stanley Tippett of Broad Run, Virginia passed away on August 11, 2023. He was born in Washington, DC on August 12, 1933, to Joseph Latimer Tippett and Josephine Victoria Goode Tippett. Charlie was one of 13 siblings and a twin. Charlie was honorably discharged from the United States Navy. He worked for the Air Force Association and retired after more than 40 years. During his life, he was a volunteer fireman for the Brentwood Volunteer Fire Department in Brentwood, Maryland and enjoyed being a clown in many of the parades that the fire department participated in. When he moved to Broad Run, Virginia in 1965, he joined the Haymarket Volunteer Fire Department in Haymarket, Virginia and during his time with the fire department, he served as the Fire Chief. Charlie served as the Tyler Elementary School PTA President and Treasurer when it first opened in 1968. Charlie was recognized as a kind compassionate person who loved his family, friends, and neighbors and the helping hand he extended to others. He had a heart of gold and it overflowed with goodness. He had a great sense of humor and always had a “twinkle” in his eye that left everyone guessing what mischief was up his sleeve. He always found the best in everyone and thought that laughter was the greatest medicine in life always saying, “Life is too short.” Charlie always tried to be a role model to his family and friends with his great commitment to hard work, integrity, strong character, and love and respect for each other. He had very strong faith and love for God. He was a loving father, grandfather (Opa), great grandfather, brother, uncle, and devoted son. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters — Louise Blake Ricker, Vivian Blake Taylor, Josephine Lauretta Tippett, Catherine Bernadine Peake (Kitty), and Meta Jane Tippett; his brothers — Bill Blake, Joseph Latimer Tippett, Jr., his twin brother John William Tippett, and Russell Gilbert Tippett; and his daughter-in-law, Vicki Lynn Ross Tippett. Charlie is survived by his sisters, Patricia Ann Cilento, and twin sisters Jane Rosena Thomasson and Barbara Jean Morrisette. and his girlfriend Cathi Zelsnack. He is survived by his children Linda Charlene Tippett Kepler (Larry), Theresa (Teri) Jean Tippett Zigler (Alan), Victoria (Vicki) Lee Tippett Wellershaus. (Floyd), Charles (Chuck) Stanley Tippett, Jr., and Patricia Ann Tippett. He is survived by 10 grandchildren — Joseph (Jody) and his wife Veronica, Jeffrey and his wife Brittany, Jeremy and his wife Erin, Alan Daniel and his wife Kelly, Molly and her husband James, Charles (Chuck) and his wife Danielle, Albert (Chip) and his wife Jessica, Tory, Holly and her husband Michael, and James (Jesse) and his wife Jess; 26 great grandchildren — Cora, Jolie, Ryan, Eric, McKinsey, Jackson, Brantley, Madison, Charlie, Ava, Gavin, Julia, Charlotte, Ryder, Maverick, Camden, Allie, Kayleigh, Teegan, Dennis, Gabriel, Mikayla, Liam, Austin, Tyler, and Tobias. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews in which he regarded himself as the number one Uncle and favorite to each one with much love. He is survived by numerous great nieces and great nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 25, 2023. Holy Trinity Catholic Church 8213 Linton Hall Road Gainesvile, VA 20155 Visitation — 9:00 am – 10:15: am Mass Service — 10:30 am Lunch to follow the Mass service in the “Our Lady Hall” at the church. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.

Charles Stanley Tippett Sr.

August 12, 1933 - August 11, 2023