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Darnell Pippins Obituary

Pippins, Darnell Was born February 10, 1972, in Chicago, IL, to Tilton and Anna Pippins. Darnell was raised in Gary, IN, where he attended Roosevelt High school. Upon graduating, he met and later married Lawanda Haney. He departed this life September 11, 2012. Darnell was preceded in death by his father, Tilton Pippins. He is survived by his mother, Anna PippinsPerez (James) of Gary, Indiana; sister, Latonya Pippins (Willie) of Carmel, Indiana; son, Xavier Pippins; daughters, Kryshanna Pippins and Margie Haney of Augusta, Georgia, and nephew, Donald Pippins of Gary, Indiana. Visitation, Friday, September 21, 2012, from 12:00-8:00p.m (Family hour 6:00-8:00pm) at Powell Coleman Funeral Home, 3200 W. 15th Avenue Gary, IN. Funeral services, Saturday, September 22, 2012, at City of Praise Church, 2117 McKinney Street, Gary, IN at 11:00am. Pastor Richard E. Wilford II, Officiating.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Sep. 19, 2012.

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LaTonya Pippins

December 13, 2012

I miss you so much words can't express....I love you my brother, my best friend!!!! Forever and always in my heart.

Darnell we miss u

leandrea thornton

September 24, 2012

Darnell was a great man to be around.he was friendly,kind, and always there when u needed him...u gone but never forgotten

Marlene Minyo

September 22, 2012

My prayers are with Darnell's family especially today as he is laid to rest. I remember him from grade school as his former principal.

Ruth & Aleth

Ruth Hizon

September 21, 2012

Hi Anna, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God bless.

Wiley Family

September 20, 2012

To: The Pippins Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ebony Williams & Family

September 20, 2012

To: Xavier Pippins & Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Kenny Bennett

September 20, 2012

Auntie Laverne and Tonya, May GOD comfort you guys during this difficult time. I know it's still hard to believe but Darnell is in a better place and will forever be in our hearts and thoughts. Will be praying for you guys.

September 20, 2012

Laverne and Tonya those we love don't go away,they walk beside us everyday,
unseen, unheard, but always near,
still loved, still missed and very dear. My prayers are with you......Wilma

Louis Jackson

September 20, 2012

Anna, Charles and I send our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and yours at this time.

Ezell Kendrick

September 19, 2012

My dear Anna,

I know its been a while, but love lasts forever! May you be blessed in this time and know I'm praying for you and with you! God Bless my dear Anna!

Josephine Woods

September 19, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Mona Hawthorne-Davis

September 19, 2012

Tonya and Love, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Lord strengthen and keep you. You are in my prayers

Talisha (Tee) Townsell

September 19, 2012

Tonya and family, I send my deepest sympathy to you in your time of need.

Thomas Malone

September 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Darletta Washington

September 19, 2012

My friend is gone but he will never be forgotten. Will see you again Love you much Dar

Jimmy & Darlene Meadows

September 19, 2012

Anna and family, we express our deepest sympathy in your time of grief.Please just remember one thing: To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord

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