Born January 13, 1947 in South Charleston, WV.

Died at home in Columbus, OH on January 4, 2025 after a 27-year battle with cancer. Flip took his final life journey surrounded by family, friends and neighbors nearby and with the love, prayers and support of family and friends afar.

Flip leaves his loving wife, Ann Farrell Hughes, daughters Elizabeth Von Blond and Sarah Farrell Hughes, son George Hughes, grandsons Hayden Von Blond and Fisher McClain, sister Candice Von Blond Jones and her family. He was pre-deceased by his father Captain Philip Arthur Von Blond, mother Nancy Von Blond, brother Rick Von Blond, son Philip Dunn Von Blond, Jr. and former wife Betsy Von Blond. He also leaves his family of cousins who are full of stories and laughter about growing up with Flip in Lewisburg, WV.

As a child, Flip lived in Japan and other places where his Father was stationed on active duty with the Army Air Corps. He often returned with his beloved Mother and family to the home of his grandparents, Dr. Raymond Hanger and Janet Dunn, in Lewisburg, WV. Flip lived in Lewisburg with his Grandparents for most of his teenage years where he graduated from Greenbrier Military School. He served in the Army Reserves and graduated from the University of Charleston in WV. He settled in Charleston, WV as an adult where he worked in insurance and held leadership positions as the President of the Charleston Rotary Club and President of the West Virginia Independent Agents. He enjoyed great friendships playing golf and competitive squash in Charleston, Columbus and around the country. He moved to Columbus, OH and worked with what would become AssuredPartners until his retirement in 2015. He loved to travel both nationally and internationally and traveled for 24 years to his home away from home at Sunset Beach, NC.

Flip will always be remembered for his steadfast love for family and friends, his infectious laughter, the joy with which he lived his life and his great (and ornery!) sense of humor. Flip will be sorely missed.

We are grateful to Dr. Tom Sweeney for his knowledgeable and respectful partnership with Flip in managing his care over the years. We are also grateful to Luminary Hospice for their advice and care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pelotonia.org, a non-profit that raises money to fund innovative cancer research, and to Luminary Hospice of Ohio, 2400 Corporate Exchange Dr., Suite 110, Columbus, OH 43231.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Flip on Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 2:00-5:00 at Heritage Golf Club, 3525 Heritage Club Dr., Hilliard Ohio 43026. There will also be a burial and Celebration of Life in Lewisburg, WV in April 2025. Details will be announced at a later date.