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Jesse Pipkin Obituary
July 22, 1944 - February 3, 2022
Durham, North Carolina - Jesse Norman(Norman) Pipkin, son of Jesse James Pipkin and Nellie Johnson Pipkin , was born on July 22, 1944 in Durham, NC. He passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Virginia Beach, VA . Norman served his community as a police officer first in Durham followed by a career in the Virginia Beach Police Department. He retired to Cumberland, Virginia and spent the remainder of his life there surrounded by friends and caring for abandoned cats who won his heart.
Norman was pre-deceased by his parents, by his brothers; Jim Pipkin, Benny Pipkin, and his sister, Janice Pipkin Pryor. He is survived by his wife Sandra(Sandy) Wiseman Pipkin, his former wife Ruth Waring and their children Richard(Ricky) Pipkin and Renee Pipkin Wallace; by his brothers, Marvin Pipkin(Mike), Bill Pipkin(Anita), Paul Pipkin and by his sister Debbie Pipkin Medlin(Randy) and by his step-children who he loved as his own.
Arrangements are by Smith & Williams Funeral Services in Virginia Beach. The memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15 at 2:00 pm.
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Judy (Pierce) Fleming
July 17, 2023
I was in Norman's class all through Lakewood Elementary School in Durham. I remember him as kind & respectful. He had the sweetest smile & was a joy. My condolences to the family. Judy (Pierce) Fleming
John knight
February 15, 2022
To Paul and entire Pipkin family,
Had the privilege to work a short time with Norman when he was at Durham P.D. before he left for VBPD.
He was a good officer, nice person and carried himself professionally. Praying for GOD´S peace and comfort to be with you now and forever.
James M. C. "Jimmi" Bonavita (VBPD MPO, retired)
February 9, 2022
To Sandy, Ruth and all the rest of the Pipkin family: I had the pleasure, and honor of serving with Norman for 21 years. He even ended his career walking my old AOR (Beat 21) at the Oceanfront. He was universally know throughout the VBPD as "THE nicest guy on the department," I never heard a single ill word about him in all those years, or since. Everyone knew him, and everyone loved him. His passing is a great loss to all of us, most of all, to the City of Virginia Beach. May he rest in eternal peace. Andare con Dio, il mio buon amico.
Jimmi
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