Extracted from The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA)
Thursday, July 30, 2009

PIPPIN

Earl R. Pippin, Sr., of Slidell, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Northshore Regional Medical Center in Slidell, LA.

Beloved husband of the late Edith Rose Pippin. Father of Earl R. Pippin, Jr. and wife Lola Pippin of Isabelle, LA, Edward R. Pippin of Slidell and Renee Vidrine and husband Howard Vidrine of Mena, AR. Son of the late John F. Pippin and Cora Hawsey Pippin. Brother of Walter Pippin and wife Lucille of Slidell and the late Harold Pippin and Robert Pippin. Also survived by 4 grandchildren; Aimee Vidrine, Stephanie Vidrine, Elizabeth Pippin and Earl “Ray” Pippin, III.

Age 75 years; a native of Winnsboro, LA and a resident of Slidell since 1968, Mr. Pippin was the owner and operator of Earl and Wayne's Plumbing of Slidell. He served his country in the U.S. Navy.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 GAUSE Blvd. WEST (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA, on Friday, July 31, 2009 at 11:00am. Visitation will be from 10:00am until 11:00am. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.