Henry “Pip” Pipkins, 59, passed away March 2, 2015.
He is survived by his loving mother Thelma L. Thomas; 4 sisters Charlene Tyler Michael, Shirley Thomas, Marilyn Smith Larry and Ethelina Thomas; his partner of 32 years Bonnie Smith; 8 children, 2 sons Reiko D. Pipkins and Henry R. Pipkins, Jr.; 6 daughters Angelique Williams Dimitri, Sonya Pipkins, Katira Pipkins, April Egger R.J., Cheryl Martorell and Melissa Altrath; 12 grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
A memorial service will be held Friday, Mar. 6, at 7pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, 12893 Jefferson Ave. Newport News. Condolences may be made to the family at altmeyer.com.
Dear Mrs. Thelma & Daughters, I’m so sorry for your lost. You’re all in my prayers.
I will always remember Pip as a buddy and a great co-worker.So sorry for your lost Bonnie and family.
we send our condolences to the family. We will always remember him the way he was full of life and laughs. Now he is at peace no longer suffering in a better place. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him and even those who knew if him. May God keep you and bless you the family and companion