of Harrison, AR
November 11, 1961 - July 6, 2024
Mike Pippin, age 62, of Harrison, Arkansas passed away on July 6, 2024, at his home in Harrison. He was born November 11, 1961, in Richmond, California, the son of Charles and Frankie Pippin (who preceded his death).
The family moved to Arkansas in 1969 where he graduated from Russellville High School and later graduated from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas with a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice after serving in the US Navy. Mike and Rachel were married in Sheridan, Arkansas on September 9, 1991, and soon afterward he started a career with the Arkansas Department of Correction.
Mike was a Correctional Officer at the maximum-security unit at Tucker, Arkansas, and was later promoted to Investigator and Unit Manager. Mike transferred to Little Rock, Arkansas where he was a Parole Officer for three years, later transferring to Harrison, Arkansas to finish his 21-year career in Law Enforcement. Mike was promoted to Assistant Area Manager, supervising several counties and offices before finishing his career. Mike was an avid fisherman and a member of Northside Church of Christ in Harrison, Arkansas.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Rachel of almost 32 years, and brother, David Pippin.
Mike leaves behind his wife, of the home, Debbie Pippin; daughters, Kimberly Pierce, Kristy Anderson (Brent), and Jessica Fales (Jonathan) and eight grandchildren; sister-in-law, Sandi Pippin and niece and nephew.
There was a Celebration of Life at the Northside Church of Christ Community Building on July 13, 2024.
Mike will be interred at Woodland Cemetery, Clarksville, Arkansas at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the HPD Frontline Families, PO Box 1715, Harrison, Arkansas 72602 and The American Cancer Society, PO Box 16328 Little Rock, AR 72231.
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12 Condolence(s)
Bobby wallace
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Rip Mike fly high my friend
William and Patsy White
Saturday, July 13, 2024
A wonderful person to everyone he met!! He will be missed by all of his family and friends!
Sue Fallon
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Mike was such a wonderful man, I worked with him and Rachel while I was employed at the Sheriffs Office, I will really miss him so much - RIP my friend
Wendy knoll
Friday, July 12, 2024
You will be missed so much! I loved cutting yours and Rachel’s hair for so many years. You were hilarious!!
Michael
Friday, July 12, 2024
I enjoyed working with Mike and he was a joy to see and talk to at the Harrison Police Department retire shoot. He will be greatly missed.
Assistant Chief Cagle
Friday, July 12, 2024
So sorry for the loss of Mike. I enjoyed working with him over the years he was a great probation officer. Continued prayers for your family.
Nathan Jenkins
Friday, July 12, 2024
Mike was always great to work with while he was with Probation and Parole. He usually had a smile on his face and somehow ended up putting one on yours. On behalf of the Boone County Sheriff’s office we would like to send our condolences to the family.
Jamin Martin
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Mike was one of my best friends- You will be missed brother!
Kristy Anderson
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
I love you, Dad. You are free of pain now and that gives me comfort even though I selfishly still want you here. Fly high with Rachel and David... But don't forget to check in on us from time to time.
Linda Graham
Monday, July 8, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Mike is in a better place and with no more pain. He's watching over his family from heaven. God be with this family at this difficult time.
Curtis Brundridge
Monday, July 8, 2024
Shiela Buchanan-Jackson
Monday, July 8, 2024
Deb,
I am so sorry for your loss. God will carry you and your family through your loss. Just lean on God. God will, and God can do this for you all. Please let him. Mike is not suffering and he is at peace. I am always here for you. Hugs my sweet friend.
Always,
Shiela