James Thomas Pippin Sr.

James T. Pippin, Sr. of Chestertown, MD, formerly of Millington, MD, died Sunday evening, November 26, 2017, at Rock of Ages Assisted Living in Rock Hall, MD. He was 93. Mr. Pippin was born on September 10, 1924, in Millington, MD, son of the late Soloman and Mary Hurlock Pippin. Following three years in the United States Army, during WWII, Mr. Pippin worked for Studstill Produce Co. in Pompano, FL. After five years there, he returned to Kent County to become an operating partner in the Millington Mills and Kennedyville Supply Company. He later became the Executive Director for Kent County ASCS, a Division of the United States Department of Agriculture for 22 years. He then founded PIP’s Liquors with his son, Tom, where he worked until final retirement. Following his retirement, he and his wife, Phyllis, moved to Ocala, FL, where they lived for twelve years before returning to Kent County to be closer to their family. Through his many years of community involvement, Mr. Pippin helped organize Millington’s baseball team which competed in the Bi-State League and was the manager of the teenage team from Millington, which won the local championship for three consecutive years. Mr. Pippin was the surviving charter member of the Millington Lions Club and was a Lion for over 50 years, during which time he served as District Governor of District 22-B in 1959-1960. Upon retirement to Florida, he continued his membership in the Ocala, FL, Lions Club. In 2001, he was honored with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award from Lions Club International. Mr. Pippin was the Founding President of the Millington Swim Club which was sponsored by the Millington Lions Club. His favorite past time was playing golf until his health disabled him to play. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Millington and the Frank M. Jarmon American Legion Post 36 in Chestertown. In addition to his parents, Mr. Pippin is predeceased by his wife, M. Phyllis Pippin in 2013, a son Robert H. Pippin in 2012, and a brother, William Pippin. He is survived by a son, J. Thomas Pippin Jr. and wife Darlene of Chestertown, MD; a daughter, Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Lavasseur of Millington, MD; a daughter-in-law, Bobbi Pippin; eight grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and ten great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at 2pm in the Fellows Family Funeral Home 370 Cypress St., Millington, MD, where friends and family may call after 12 PM. Interment will follow in Massey Cemetery, Massey, MD.

James Thomas Pippin Sr.

September 10, 1924 - November 26, 2017