Willie L. Pippen III, 1960-2019

He was born Jan. 15, 1960, in Youngstown, a son of Willie L. Jr. and Ruby “Mollie” Washington Pippen.

Willie was proud of being born and raised on the “Sharon Line” on the East Side of Youngstown. He was a 1978 North High School Bulldog graduate, where he was a member of the basketball team and did the high jump on the track team. Willie was a very talented singer, musician and artist. For many years he was a baker for Tim Horton’s in Columbus and later worked for the Mahoning County Board of Elections.

He leaves to cherish his memory three sisters, Edna (Earl) Johnson, Sandra (George) Moss and Arnetta Jones, all of Youngstown; four brothers, James and Rodney Pippen of Steubenville, Ray Pippen of Dayton and Darryl Pippen of Youngstown; 16 nieces and nephews; his girlfriend, Vicki Grissett; and other relatives and friends who were all near and dear to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Mark, Johnnie, Michael and Gary Pippen; and a nephew, Delmas “Abe” Pippen.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church, 2045 Jacobs Road, Youngstown. Friends may call one hour prior to the services 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, at the church.

Arrangements were entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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