Joe was born December 5, 1939 In Warsaw, MO to R. Lee and Dorothy (Brown) Flippin. He grew up in Warsaw and was united in marriage to Dorothy Carpenter on June 5, 1959. Following their marriage, they made their home in Kansas City, MO.
Joe worked for Western Electric; which became AT&T as a tool and dye maker for 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping and yearly vacations.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, parents, one brother Charles Flippin and one sister Judy Gaylord. He is survived by one son Randall Flippin, one daughter Sandra Rosenthal and one granddaughter Madison Rosenthal.
Services for Joe will be held on Wed., December 28, 2022 at the Noland Road Chapel, 509 S. Noland Road, Independence, MO 64050. Visitation beginning at 10am with Service at 11am. Burial to follow at 2pm in Riverside Cemetery located in Warsaw, MO.