Willis Houston Pipkins, Sr.

Willis Houston Pipkins, Sr. ("Bill"), 82, of Wiggins, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Bill was born on January 24, 1944, in Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from Theodore High School, where he was a talented athlete who played both football and baseball. He was a member of The Theodorian staff and was selected for the school's Who's Who. After graduation, he began his career with Durr Drug Company, Inc.

For more than 57 years, Bill served the independent pharmacy industry as a trusted drug wholesaler representative, building strong relationships with pharmacists across Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana and supporting independent pharmacies, including White's Pharmacy.

Bill was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, known for his steady presence, kind heart, and unwavering dedication to his family and community. He will be remembered for his quiet strength, warm spirit, and generous nature.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Means Pipkins and Serena Scott Pipkins, and his older brother, Donald Means Pipkins, affectionately known as "Buddy."

He is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca White Pipkins; his siblings, Janice Pipkins Jeske (Robert), Deborah Pipkins Harkins (Frank), Richard Lee Pipkins, and sister-in-law Kathy Cannon Pipkins; his children, Shannon Pipkins Chisholm, Willis Houston Pipkins, Jr. ("Will"), Brittany Saucier, and Alexandra White Johnson (Garrett); his grandchildren, Seleste, Kate, and Abigail; his great-grandchildren, Joshua, Aiden, Addison and Phoenix; and many extended family members and dear friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery.