I remember Flip's infectious laugh so clearly.  He looked you right in the eye, heard what you had to say, and was genuine.  He was a role model: loyal, kind, dependable, trustworthy.   He was also a leader; clear headed and confident, sans arrogance.   He came by his devotion to the Longhorns honestly, being raised in a sea of Orangebloods, friends of Dad Harry.  He was a natural leader.  Most of all, he was kind hearted and a loving son and brother.  I saw him most often around Ann and Julie and Harry, and their bond was true devotion personified.  They are inspirations for all.  The world is better because Flip left his imprint thereon.

This is right before we all paraglided off the top of Rendezvous Mtn in Jackson Hole.  We had spent the day hiking and listening to elk bugle. RIP Flip 

My deepest sympathy goes out the Whitworth family.  I was saddened to hear about Flip's passing.  I have many fond memories.  I worked with Flip for 32 years.  I loved me some Flip and will miss him dearly!  You always knew when he was in the office or had walked thru the lobby, he had the best smelling cologne.  His laugh and radiant smile brought joy to all around him.  Flip was a wonderful, amazing, charming, generous, sincere person.  His absence in our firm has been a void that can never be replaced, but a memory that will never be forgotten.  Rest well my friend, you've impacted numerous lives and your job here is done.

Flip and I met when I was 19 years old and a newbie runner at what was then Scott, Douglass and Luton.  Despite the age difference, he and I became fast friends over our love for UT athletics and the Douglass family.  He became a confidant, mentor and life-long supporter. For the past 40 years did not miss a year to send me a birthday card with a long handwritten note until he could no longer. 
Flip left this world making a special mark on so many peoples lives and he will be missed. I will never forget the sound of his infectious laugh!  Now the angels in heaven will enjoy it and he is whole again.  
My deepest sympathy goes out to his loved ones. 


Ann, Julie and family:

I am truly sorry for your loss; thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Flip was a remarkable person in every way.  He was someone you wanted to emulate or have a son with his character and commitment.  He excelled as a brother, husband, Dad, Grand Dad, friend, fraternity brother, athlete, scholar and lawyer, living a life full of humility.

With the passing of his brother Gary, I got to know Flip very well and it was an honor to serve with him on the Gary Widen Scholarship Committee for Phi Gamma Delta / Texas.  Flip and the Whitworth family were always very supportive of me growing up and I owe them much for the care and caring of my youth..

Flip is home now and we will see him again soon.

GTBO……

Godspeed,


My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Flip was a gracious man with a generous soul who I appreciated working with as a client over the years. 
Wish you peace in this difficult time.
Mike Kennedy 

So sorry to hear about your loss , my deepest condolences to the Whitworth Family 

Jeffrey Rabiea

Flip and I were football and baseball teammates at Austin High. I was Class of 1963. He was an outstanding athlete and was such a good person. We saw each other occasionally after we both became lawyers, and I admire and respect the man he grew to be. My sincere condolences go to his family, and I hope your memories of Flip provide comfort to each of you.
Jim Raup
Loyal Forever

Flip was a special person to me and the whole Morse family. First class in every way.  After our fathers (best friends) passed away, he carried on as the patriarch of the Whitworth family and kept alive my fond memories of the close relationship we’ve had and I grew up with. He highlighted my Dad’s memorial service relating the many times the Morses and the Whitworths vacationed together, ate Mexican food on Sunday nights during football season and bled Orange for the Longhorns. Though we’ve lost him for now, he leaves behind so much that made all of our lives unique and very much worth living. 

Mr. Flip touched so many lives. I am thankful for the time we got to spend together. Sending my condolences to the Whitworth family and wishing comfort and peace during this time. 

Dear Suzie, Ashley, Scott and the Whitworth family - We are saddened by Flip's passing.  I have many great memories of Flip, particularly our meetings and interviews every year for the last 45 meeting the candidates for the Gary Whitworth award given  in honor of his brother Gary, to the outstanding graduating Fiji going on to graduate school.  We'll miss him so much and send our blessings to your family.  

I’m so sorry Flip had to endure what he did, and know his family will miss him deeply.  I knew him from his very healthy days playing golf at Austin Country Club.  His dad Harry cherished one of my dog’s puppies and I played a lot of golf with Joan.  They both loved Flip so much.  What a handsome, kind man he was.

Dear Susie, Ashley, Scott, and the rest of Flip’s beloved family—
Flip was a charming man, a great lawyer, and a delightful partner.  His loss is a loss to all who knew him.  May God bless you all in your grief.  
Phyllis and Tom Pollard

I am a retired oil and gas lawyer.   I had several professional interactions with Flip over the decades.  He was the perfect lawyer colleague and a great gentleman.  Condolences to his loved ones.

So sorry to here of Flips passing, he was such a gentleman and sincere person, if you were ill he would be the first person at the hospital to cheer you up, always upbeat never to complain , a class act to the end, blessings to his family, we have all learned a lot from Flip!! Thank you for setting such a great example for the rest of us!!  Dan Simpson & Family

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H. Philip (Flip) Whitworth

February 25, 1947 – November 10, 2022

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