James Darrell Pippin

James Darrell Pippin obituary, Hospice of Southern Kentucky, KY

James Darrell Pippin

James Pippin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J.C. Kirby and Son Broadway Chapel - Bowling Green on Mar. 30, 2026.
"Wood Hippie" James Darrell Pippin was born on December 17, 1955, to the late McCallister Seay Pippin and Inez (Grimes) Pippin. The Warren County native passed away at Hospice of Southern Kentucky on March 29, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald and Jerry Pippin.

James is survived by his son, James Darrell Pippin Jr.; his daughter, Angela Pippin; his sister, Wanda Powell (David); his granddaughters, Audrey Feeler and Madison Key; and his great-granddaughter, Allison Mae Vandiver; special friends Jenny and Ricky Phalen, as well as many nieces and nephews.

James was an avid outdoorsperson; he would rather have spent his time in nature than anywhere else. "Wood Hippie" was a free spirited man who was considered extremely creative and artistic by those who knew him. He was a good friend to many and loved to bring the party with him wherever he went.

Services have been entrusted to J. C. Kirby & Son Broadway Chapel. Cremation was chosen, and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 11th, from 3:00 p.m. until closing time at Spillway Bar & Grill.

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