Wiley Pippin
June 8, 1924 ~ December 24, 2018
Services for Mr. Wiley Pippin, 94 of Hughes Springs, will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Reeder-Davis Chapel. Burial will follow at Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation one hour prior to the service.
Wiley Eugene Pippin was born June 8, 1924 in Vernon, Texas and passed away December 24, 2018 in Hughes Springs, Texas. Wiley worked for many years in law enforcement in Cass County. He also worked for the City of Hughes Springs Water Department. He loved talking to people and never met a stranger. Wiley loved his beloved wife, Margaret and was always making sure she was taken care of. He shared his love for music with his family. He enjoyed singing gospel music. Wiley served in the US Army during WWII. He was always proud to have served his country. He spent his military time on several of the islands in the Pacific. He was preceded in death by his parents James Weldon Pippin, Sr. and Julia Mae Pippin. Also preceding him in death were his five siblings, Opal, Louise, James Jr., Nathaniel, and Ben.
Wiley is survived by wife, Margaret; daughters, DeAnna Putman (Mike), Debra Russell (Randy), all of Hughes Springs, Texas, Dale Sielczak, (Jerzy), Las Vegas, Nevada, Verna Kirsch, Olympia, Washington; sons: Daniel Pippin of Tyler, Texas, David Pippin (Leslie) of Hughes Springs, Texas, Boyd Powers of Olympia, Washington; Also survived by very special family friends, Mindy Everett and Karen Fall. Wiley was proud of his grandchildren: Amy, Erin, John, Megan, Halie, Grace, Carter, Caleb, Reese, Geoff, Robin, Anthony. He was blessed with six great grandchildren: Jack, Allison, Kaelynn, Neal, Carter, and Fiona. Many nieces and nephews and friends.
The Family appreciates all the care givers from Advantage Home Care and Hearts and Hands for their care of Wiley over the years.
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Many fond memories of Wiley Pippin as my bus driver, Constable, manager of the neighborhood gas station, friend and dad of two good friends to me in High School. Debra and Deanna, love you both and praying for you both to have strength in the days ahead. Our God is the god of comfort.
Prayers and blessings to Mr. Pippin’s friends and family. May God grant you all his grace and peace. May you rest in his assurance of his goodness as you celebrate a life well lived!
I was blessed to have uncle Wiley in my life. His wonderful stories & humor will always be in my heart & memories make me smile. I rejoice in knowing he will share Christmas with mom, dad & Christy. My prayers are with the family for peace this time of year. Much Love Dorita & Family.
So sorry for you loss . Prayers for the family.
so sorry for your loss RIP sir you will be greatly missed Love and Prayers to the family
Dear Texas family, Husband,Father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother in law.. Veteran, and so much more… above all a Christian. He was our kids favorite uncle and a friend to all of us! Our loss is his gain and thank God he will be waiting to welcome us one day. You are in our hearts though we cant be with you! Much love. fritz and Char
Dear Texas Family… we all loved Wiley so much. Kids always said he was their favorite uncle! Your loss is his gain and he is well and happy in his new Home. May that continue to comfort your hearts as you grieve his absense. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
My Sincerest condolences. He will be highly missed.
so sorry to hear this. prayers for ya’ll
IPeter 5:7 be praying for the family .
I loved my Uncle Wiley very much..hes a very dear person to me..keeping family in prayers
IPeter 5:7 be praying for the family
IPeter 5:7 be praying for the family .remembering his service to the community of Hughes Springs
Hughes Springs has lost a very fine man. Our prayers for God’s comfort are with the family.
Dear Texas family, Husband,Father, grandfather, brother, uncle, brother in law.. Veteran, and so much more… above all a Christian. He was our kids favorite uncle and a friend to all of us! Our loss is his gain and thank God he will be waiting to welcome us one day. You are in our hearts though we cant be with you! Much love. fritz and Char
I only meet him a couple of times but he was a sweet man.
So sorry to hear about Wiley. He was such a good man. He gave me my first paying job at his gas station making 1.00 and hour. Prayers for the family.
Prayers for your family
So sorry for your loss. PTL Wiley loves Jesus!
Prayers for your family
Heaven gained another dear sweet wonderful thoughtful and caring soul on December 24. Uncle Wiley was the definition of a true Christian, always thinking of others and caring about the needs of others over his very own. He loved his family tremendously and always made his home open to others. He and Margaret were second parents to me and took care of me in the lowest, darkest times of my life. I will always be thankful and grateful for their kindness and their truly loving family!
Wiley was a truly nice man, most of my younger life I knew him from Bus driver to Police man, if you lived in Hughes Springs, at some point, you met Wiley Pippin. Thoughts and Prayer go out to his family.
Daddy I am so blessed to have had you in my life for nearly 40 years. I truly felt loved and cherished by you. I will always remember your smile your hugs your hellos you gave me so much thank you dear daddy
Prayer and Condolences to your family. Mr Wiley was a great man
I am sorry and sad to hear about my uncle’s passing. He will be missed.
Our condolences go out to the family.
Gene and Lou Brown , Ann Marie and Lisa express our regrets for the loss of a wonderful gentleman, and your loving father and grandfather. He was a good friend for many of the folks in Hughes Springs, and we will always remember him for ways that he helped us and others.
Deanna & Debra, I am so sorry for your loss. I have a lot of memories of your dad. He always had a kind word and smile. May God give you comfort during this time. Love you both. Jana
Our town lost an icon today as we laid to rest Wiley. He never met a stranger. If you needed to know anything…..just find Wiley and he could tell you. He was everywhere his kids were. He was on the ball field as a coach. He was a constable and watched out for them on the football field. He was a bus driver and drove them home and kept them safe. He drove them to school events. He loved kids……he loved people. We are so sorry for your loss and pray that you find solace in knowing that Wiley was loved by so many and will not be easily forgotten. Our love to all of you.
We are so sorry to hear about your great loss. Mr. Pippin was such a great man. I remember when he coached Robbie on the soccer team when he was 4 years old. He was so kind and really loved people. Lots of love to Deanna and Debra at this difficult time. Prayers….
My dear friends, I am sorry to hear of Wiley’s passing. I have so many memories of him from my childhood and early teen years. He was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed. Take comfort in the fact that he is with our Heavenly Father and we will see him again. You are all in my prayers. Love to you