David Pipkin

David Pipkin, Sr., son of the late Lawrence and Ina Pipkin, was born July 24, 1907 in Pembroke, North Carolina. He departed this life on March 7, 2003.He was educated in North Carolina, but moved to Baltimore, Maryland at an early age. While in North Carolina, he attended Holy Swamp Baptist Church. At the age of twenty-one, Bethlehem Steel Company employed him where he retired at age sixty-five. He was a former member of Morning Star Baptist Church of Christ on Fayette Street. Later he joined Gospel Tabernacle Baptist Church after his second marriage. With such a deep voice, he was great at singing on choirs. He also served on the Trustee Board for many years.His first marriage was to Retha Pipkin (deceased) and from this union three children were born-David Jr., Hortense (deceased), and Sylvia. The marriage lasted for eighteen years. He later married Mary Glasgow (deceased) in 1960 who had three sons, Robert (deceased), Walter and Russell. The marriage lasted for thirty-five years until Mary’s death in 1995.In 1997, he met Ruth Anderson whom he referred to as “Sweetie.” She brought to his life many new friends from her church, work (SSA) and friends. They were about the business of enjoying his senior years, attending family reunions in 2001 (Pipkin) and 2002 (Cade). Also attending The Myerhoff Theater, Sight and Sound, Center Stage, Morgan State and many churches. What a great ending to an already filled life.David maintained his lifestyle in his home at 3220 Mondawmin Avenue until Christmas 2002. He then moved with his daughter, Sylvia and she took special care of him until his death. He quietly slipped into eternal life 9:50 p.m. Friday night.He leaves to mourn: his son, David Jr.; daughter, Sylvia; brother, James E. Pipkin; devoted friend, Ruth Anderson; two stepsons, Walter and Russell; daughter-in-law, Mildred; one son-in-law, Roy; three sisters-in-law, Margaret, Elizabeth and Pearl; eight grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, nine great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends.

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David Pipkin

July 24, 1907 - March 7, 2003