In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Detective Delberth Ian Phipps, Jr., 42, of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Tuesday, July 04, 2023. Det. Phipps is survived by his parents, Delbert Phipps, Sr., and Denise Leader-Phipps; son, Demel Phipps; brothers: Delano Jackson (Deceased), Dian Phipps (Deceased) and DeShaun Phipps; sisters: Denaesha Phipps, Chalea' Zellner and Chrystal Leader-Potter; significant others and family: Melodi Davis, Monet Davis, Gloria Davis, Murray Morales And Tyrone Davis Jr.; sister-in-law, Jeliah Tonge-Phipps; Great/Grand Parents: Beatrice Phipps–Gumbs, Joyce Blanchard Leader (Deceased),Wycliffe Leroy Robinson (Deceased), George Ariston Gumbs (Deceased) and Alfred Henry(Deceased), Henry Blanchard (Deceased) and Frances Tota (Deceased);  aunts: Wendy Leader, Luna Bailey-Riley, Stephanie Robinson–France, Gail Mills, Blondelle Robinson, Barbara Leader, Arlene Leader, Olivia Phipps–Griffin, Agnella Phipps, Karen Williams, Sharmin Henry–Walters, Eurania Henry–Burke (Deceased) Ernestine Henry–Thomas, Emileta Henry–Jordan, Juliette Henry–James, Darrel Henry (Deceased), Lauretta Hughes and Agatha Warner–Simpson; uncles: Kenville Leader, Lester Leader, Adrian Riley, Douglas Greene, Curtis Robinson, Keith Robinson (Deceased), Kirtis France, Malcolm Williams, Kevin Mulley, Craig Diaz, Ernest Griffin, Bertil, Valentine, Malvern, Morlon, Kenley and Terrance Henry, Clive Peets, Ivan, and Dennis Jones; great aunts and uncles: Eileen Aubain, Gwenneth, Cynthia, Carol Robinson, Rosetta Blanchard, Miriam Mills, Mary Phipps-Shelford, Brenda Harris, Bridgette, Jerris, and Paulette Tota. Charlie Blanchard, Carl "Kenny" Tota and Melwyn Shelford, Rudolph Isaac, Desmond, and Tony Robinson; nieces and nephews: Mikaela Wilkinson, Cristal Tonge, Ja'Dyn Ashtin Hawkins – Jackson and Cayson Zellner; cousins: Chori Sabo-Huyser, Christopher Leader, Janel, Nia, Najee Leader, Monique, Tricia, Jermaine, Brittney Griffin. Emannuel, Ambrosia, Inkera Greene, Keiroy Robinson-Browne, Kirsten France, Keiandra, Keianna, Shane, Shaun, Lisa, Aaliyah, and Christian Robinson, Keshawn Williams; godparents: Dwayne Abott Sr, Jay Blash, Rupert David, Eustace Morris Sr. Antonio Matthews, Judith Forbes, Leslie Harris, Alexia Callwood-Azille (Deceased) and Emelda Fredricks (Deceased); special friends

Vernon Carr, Amy and Danton Durant, Laney Millin, Vernon Callwood, Verdel Callwood, Vince Callwood, Shane Samuels, Ja'Nay, Ja'Nell, Melvin Forbes Jr, Shikima Rhymer, Jamie Serrano, Chanise Potter, Tamia Freeman, Shenell Weeks, Yordona LoBlack, Jonathan Rey, Vivian Newton, Dante Joseph, Jimmy Boynes, Joseph Williams, Kareem Richardson, Cecil Forbes, Jahbari Brown, Love City Riders, C.A.H.S. class of 1999 and Police Class 2016 Many more family and friends too numerous to mention.