Chip was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, on November 11, 1964, and died on December 21, 2022, at UVA Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Shirley Wood Proffitt; his mother, Margaret West Proffitt; his father, Louis II and his wife, Martha; two sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, several special cousins; and his little dog, Lucy.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jon Proffitt; and his grandparents, Louis and Helen Proffitt, William and Mrs. Forrest West.

Chip enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman, hunter, and target shooter. He was well-versed in all phases of the auto parts business working his first job with his grandfather at Motor Specialty. He was currently employed over 23 plus years as a Regional Supervisor for Fisher Auto Parts.

The family thanks Drs. Read, Blackhall, Kraur, Shonka, McGarey, Oyer, Goldstein, Harris, Williams and the nurses at the Cancer Center and ICU at UVA. Contributions may be made to the Emily Couric Cancer Center at UVA, 1240 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Hill and Wood Funeral Home from 2 until 3:45 p.m., a short service will be held from 3:45 until 4 p.m.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.