Joe Pippen, born January 11th, 1947 in Richmond, VA, passed away July 29th, 2021 at the age of 74. Joe is survived by his wife, Beverly Price Pippen of Largo, FL; sons, Joe Pippen III (Trey) of Pinellas Park, FL and Troy Pippen of Largo, FL; grandsons, Austin Pippen of Valrico, FL and Trevor Pippen of Pinellas Park, FL; brother, Bruce Pippen of Gainesville, FL. and his father, Joe Pippen Sr. of Clearwater, FL.
Joe Pippen graduated from the University of Baltimore Law School in 1975 with a Juris Doctorate and had been practicing law since 1982. Joe established numerous Law Offices throughout the state of Florida and his law firm consisted of five attorneys that practice in the areas of Estate and Tax Planning, Probate, Real Estate, Medicaid, Family Law, and many other areas. Joe also taught Business Law and Management at Anne Arundel Community College and at St. Petersburg College.
Besides his noteworthy business and career accomplishments, Joe had numerous other achievements to his credit. Pippen served 10 years as a Lieutenant in the National Guard and retired as a Captain. He had been honored four times as one of the “Outstanding Men of America,” was listed in Who’s Who in Finance and Industry and Who’s Who in American Law. He also was cited as one of the “Outstanding Volunteer Activists.” and received an honorary Doctorate Degree from Landmark Baptist College. Of all his achievements, Joe was most proud of the money he had raised for the United Way and his volunteer role with young people through the Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation.
Pippen was a noted speaker and lecturer on motivational and personal dynamic subjects as well as management and legal topics. He provided weekly seminars free of charge. His weekly column, “Ask an Attorney,” appeared in several local newspapers, and he had hosted the longest running, weekly radio call-in show entitled “Ask an Attorney” since 1985.
Joe and Beverly were high school sweethearts and had been married for 51 years. Joe was a loving and devoted husband, father and son. Joe was a born again Christian, a humble servant of God always giving of himself and asking nothing in return. A mentor, inspiration and role model, he was loved and cherished by many and will be greatly missed.
A celebration of life and visitation will be held August 11th, starting @ 1PM at Indian Rocks Baptist Church. The service will also be live streamed for those who cannot attend. http://pippen.memorialsite.us/
I Was devastated to hear about Joe’s sudden passing. Joe was a great friend to me and my late husband Craig. He had a heart of gold and we loved spending time with Joe and Bev. Although we couldn’t see one another often it was always special to be together. Joe was one of a kind and I was so blessed to have had him in my life. My deepest condolences to Bev and the whole family. He will be greatly missed. May his memory be for a blessing. Judi Donoff
We are so saddened with the passing of our dear friend. His friendship will always be remembered and cherished. He touched many lives and his love for our dear Beverly was an example of true devotion and lasting joy and commitment. We share your sorrow, will always remember his friendship, and now find comfort with his presence with our Lord! We love you Beverly and will be by your side as you go through this difficult time. Jimmy and Debbie
I am so saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. He will be missed . He was an excellent lawyer who cared about his clients. Rest In Peace.
Many years have passed since our special years at Manchester High School! We are saddened beyond words for the passing of this too young, very accomplished friend! His memory will last in many places and hearts! Praying for all the family!❤️🙏😞
Charles and Sharon Taylor
Beverly – so very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Lisle and I are from the Wayne’s world gang. Praying for you and your family as you deal with the loss of your Joe – beloved husband and father.
To My Sweet Sister and My Beloved Friend Mrs. Beverly Pippen and her Amazing Family;
My Prayer for you All:
Numbers 6:24-26
“‘“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you PEACE.”’
Wow !!! We Miss you Already Mr. Joe;
Thank you for Receiving a House Keeping Black Woman into your Family of LOVE …
My Dear Ms. Beverly upon every remembrance of you, “I thank my God ” I LOVE YOU ALL
Forever your Sister & your Friend
Charlene
I am sharing the sentiment expressed by so many. He was a great Attorney, caring person – loved his family – and he will be remembered by many for a long time and/or forever. My prayers are with the family.
A man among men. Heartbroken for your loss and ours, too! Prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul and may God wrap you in his loving embrace. He will be missed.
I am sending my condolences to the family and friends and colleagues of Attorney Joe Pippen, Jr. I was a new client and had only met with him one time but I was so impressed by his kindness and expertise. May the Lord be your comforter!
With heartfelt sorrow, I am saddened by Joe’s passing. And sadly aware of Bev’s loss, too, as Joe was more than a husband but a truly loving companion. Since 1986, he’s always been in my life, continuously reaching out to help others. I’m grateful to know Joe and to have learned so much from him. May Peace beyond all understanding flow to Bev, Trey and Troy.
Dear Beverly,
Wayne and I continue to lift you up to the Lord. May He be your source of strength through this devastating loss. We miss Joe but we will see him again!
Much love to you and your family,
Wallis and Wayne
Joe and Beverley and family were our good neighbors for many years. Condolences to the family,; he was taken too soon, 🙏🙏🙏
Mrs. Pippin, Troy, Trey. And Families
I am so sorry to hear of Mr Pippin’s passing you’re in my prayers my thoughts and my rosary if you need anything please don’t hesitate Mr Pippin was a wonderful person he has a wonderful family and he will be missed
Thinking of you all at this time if sorrow sadness and knowing that he is in a better place waiting for all of us
Our sincere condolences to the family of Joe Pippen. He has been our attorney for years and we had the upmost respect for him. We loved his dry sense of humor and knew we were in good hands with him. May peace be with his family and close friends. He will be deeply missed. Susan & Howard Orneck
moved to Florida in 1981 and listened to Joe’s broadcasts for many years. People would phone into his radio show, and if the issue was not in an area of his expertise, Joe would say the advice he is about to give is “friendly” advice. Joe was great with callers. Joe had a passion for estate planning and helping people with his radio show. At one time, circa 1980s, he sold cassette tapes about estate planning which I sent to my parents. Somehow I feel I know Joe even though I never met him in person. He had a nice way with people who phoned his radio show.
I was so sad to hear of Joes passing. Joe has been a family friend for over 20 years. Joe was extremely kind and a wonderful man. He will be missed and my prayers go out to Bev and the family. He will always be remembered.
My deepest condolences to the family and friends for this loss. As for his clients, like me, who benefited greatly from his legal advice and his selfless service to our community, he will truly be missed. Blessings to all.
Our deepest condolences, our prayers are with the family in such trying times,
Hada Diaz – Melissa Diaz Price
Our deepest condolences to Beverly, Trey, Troy and the entire Pippen family. Tom and I have many wonderful memories of our times together. This tribute to Joe is well deserved. We knew him to be the man so beautifully written about here. We continue to pray as you go through this most difficult situation and in the days ahead.
In Christ’s Love
Tom and Lee
I listened to Mr. Pippen weekly on the radio, and deeply respected and valued his opinion. What a wonderful, giving, caring, life he lived. My condolences to the family on the loss of this great man.
Joe was an honorable Man of God who always stood for the right! He was a friend that I will always remember for standing beside me (and my wife at the time, Angela!). He’s always been so supportive of my Music Ministry! I’m forever grateful to he and Bev both for always encouraging me in my walk with God. I’m in ministry today because of Joe & Bev Pippen. They are pillars in my life that I will always be grateful for!!!
Kenn Mann
I always loved hearing his expertise about wills and trusts when he be on Homekeepers. I am sending my deepest love and sympathy to his wife and the entire family.
It is with profound regret to hear that my personal attorney Joseph Pippen passed away suddenly. He will be deeply missed because he has provided many years of solid and thoughtful counsel. His family will endure in my heart and prayers.
A radio listener, never had the pleasure to meet Joe. However, he let us “know” him by the way he treated his callers. God’s blessings on his family to relish in how long they had such a friend, spouse, parent, co-worker. You were certainly a “good man”.
Thank you Mr Pippen for all the great legal information shared over the years. My condolences to Beverly and the family. RIP sir.
My wife Lisa and I loved Joe. What a great person! We will miss meeting with Joe at Payant in Sun City Center.
God Bless you Joe! Fly high as an Angel! You will be missed my friend. Rest Easy Friend, Barry and Lisa Brewer
Bev sent me the news of Joe’s passing today. I am greatly saddened by his sudden death but gladden that he is resting in peace with so many other veterans. Joe and I were in the same graduation class at UB Law School. We became law school pals because both of us had day jobs and attended the night school program. We often met for a quick dinner near the UB campus prior to our first class and talk about our college undergraduate days, Joe at Virginia Tech, me at Clemson and our service to our Country, Joe, Army National Guard, me, Marine Corps. Our families did many cool things together during those law school years, most notably attending the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Race in Baltimore and performances at the Mechanics Theater in Baltimore. Although Joe and Bev moved to Florida, we stayed in touch with each other and even visited with them one Christmas. I will miss our past telephone calls, emails and texts over the years. When I retired from the Law some 12 years ago, I asked him……are you going to work forever? Joe responded that he simply loved the Law and helping people and would keep going until the Dear Lord thought he had done enough! Blessings to all in Joe’s family!!
Chuck Landon
Lewes/Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Beverly~please know that I hold you in my thoughts, prayers & heart during this time. I hurt for you. You & Joey are two beautiful stellar special people. May Joey rest in Eternal Peace.
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My condolences to Joe’s family and friends. I very much enjoyed listening to Joe on the radio. I will surely miss him for a long time.
Our heartfelt and sincere condolences to the entire Pippen Family as we hold you in our prayers.
Shocked and Devastated!
I just heard this saddening new about Joe. I am overwhelmed with grief. My wife and I known Joe and Bev for many years, often having dinner together, with the Donoff’s at the annual Attorney Trust Office conference. Joe was a great person, and terrific attorney, with high compassion and empathy. He was a pioneer doing estate planning seminars, coupled with his radio shows.
He will be missed, and will be great loss to his clients, friends, and family.
My greatest sympathies to Bev and her family.
I was just about to refer a caller to Joe from the National Center for Life and Liberty (as I often do) and was looking up his Largo office number online, when I saw this notice. I was shocked and I am so saddened to learn about this. Joe was a wonderful guy. I met him through the Christian Legal Society and I know that he lived his life and practiced his profession through his Christian faith. The world and our community are certainly much poorer for his absence. My sincerest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. The only comfort is biblical—that we will all meet again. I am sorry to be so late in learning about this.
Joe was one of the most generous man I listened to, and a true Patriot, helping people who did not have the means with such a kind way about it, and such a giving soul, he will be missed!
I am saddened to find out about Joe’s passing, as I just was looking for a recording of Saturday mornings radio show. My sons meet Joe at a Christian Networking event when they were in High School and I watched as Joe had my both my son’s full attention as they engaged in conversation with Joe after a presentation Joe had given. I have referred older clients and their children to Joe’s Legal Office knowing Joe would take great care of these folks. Joe Pippin you surely are a gem, one of a kind…My sons, my clients & myself have been greatly blessed to have known you Joe. Looks like Michael The Arc Angel has a new warrior at his side in you Mr. Joseph Pippin, a Great added strength in the Lord…
My sincerest condolences Joe, to your whole family and close friends.
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Pippens passing. He was so kind and patient with my Wife and me, when we would come to his office.
My condolences to the Family and Associates.
So sad to bear Mr Pippin passed away..He was my mother’s attorney..and was so nice to her..God bless the Pippin family
My apology..I meant Mr Pippen and the Pippen family..Misspelled the name
He destroyed our family hope he rots in hell