Obituary
Mr. Donnie Lee Pipes of Trumann departed from this life on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at St. Elizabeth Place in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 8 days. He was born Sunday, January 12, 1947 in Trumann and lived in Kansas City , Mo before moving back to Trumann in 1970. He was a purchaser agent with Dana Corporation and a veteran of US Army and a member of First Baptist Church where he served as an usher. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Ann Pipes; one sister, Glenda Parsley and his parents, Bennie and Illa Dean McCarty Pipes.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Barbara Elder Pipes of the home; and one sister, Brenda Pipes of Trumann.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. A Celebration of life will be Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. John Maley officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR. In compliance with COVID-19 restrictions social distancing will be required along with face masks and the signing of a COVID-19 form will be require.
Pallbearers will be Jim Sellers, Wes Osment and Bill Gibbs.
An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
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Service Details
Public/Visitation
August 25, 2020
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
August 26, 2020
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"Sending love and prayers your way. I worked with Donnie many years. He was a great man.
Trent Branscum , Jonesboro August 26, 2020
"Thoughts and prayers
Vernon Drake, JonesboroAugust 25, 2020
"Barb,
I am so sorry for your loss. Donnie and I had some good times when we worked together at Dana. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Holt, Trumann,ARAugust 24, 2020
"Prayers for our families loss. Donnie I remember all to well of coming over to your parents house and visiting when I was a kid. Nothing but great memories of your family. I know that Barbara will miss you as well as everyone else. So glad we got back in touch with each other. Much love
Tricia Pipes Higgs, Washington August 24, 2020
"Barbara,
I’m so very sorry for your loss. We can only imagine Donnie’s complete and pure joy when Donna was there to welcome him in Heaven. I will lift you up in my prayers.
Dede Peterson , Norfork, ARAugust 23, 2020
"We want to send our condolences to Barbara and Brenda. God bless you both.
Carol & Charles Pipes, Bono, ARAugust 23, 2020
"Barbara and Brenda we will not be able to attend the service but our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Darrell and Cindy Pipes, JonesboroAugust 22, 2020
"Sending love and prayers
Linda McDaniel
Linda McDaniel, TrumannAugust 22, 2020
"May you Rest In Peace. Sincere condolences to the family.
William Meyer, Yuba City, CaAugust 22, 2020
"My parents were long time friends of Don and Barb and Donna was one of my best friends growing up, even though we lived so far apart. They always felt like second parents to me. I hate that we didn't see you often, but you have always been in our thoughts and prayers. Give Donna and my dad the biggest hugs for me, what a reunion in heaven that must have been! We love you so much. Continued love and prayers for Barb and Brenda and the family. I wish we could be there with you.
Renee (Menteer) Wilking and family, Oak Grove, MOAugust 22, 2020
"We are so sorry Barbara for your loss, Donnie was a good person and we will miss him .
Larry and Patsy Patterson, TrumannAugust 22, 2020
"Sending love and prayers
Linda McDaniel
Linda McDaniel, Trumann At August 21, 2020
