Whitakers - Harvey Ray Pipkin, 51, passed away, Saturday, March 12, 2011. He was born October 22, 1959. Harvey was the son of the late, James and Martha Stancil Pipkin. Harvey was preceded in death by a sister, Sarah Elizabeth and her husband Mac Parker.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Melany Bullard Pipkin, three sons, Travis Pipkin of Louisburg, Wesley and Russell Pipkin of the home, one daughter, Melynda Pipkin of the home, four brothers, James “Pete” Pipkin of Middlesex, Robert Pipkin and wife Valerie of Rocky Mount, Henry Pipkin and wife Betty of Wilson, George Pipkin and wife JoAnn of Castalia, one sister, Shirley Peele and husband Arthur of Middlesex, one grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Service was Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 7:00PM at Salem Baptist Church with the Rev. Allen Williams officiating. Visitation followed after the service.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made the American Cancer Society, Salem Volunteer Fire Department or Salem Baptist Church.