Don Allen Pipkin, a 79-year-old resident of Wilson, North Carolina, passed away on January 17, 2016. He was born on April 23, 1936, and was a long-time resident of Wilson. Don was married to his high school sweetheart, Kathy, for 57 years. His death was reported as a result of a murder-suicide incident involving his wife, Kathleen Pipkin, who was 74 years old.
On January 18, 2016, it was revealed that Don Pipkin shot his wife, Kathleen, before taking his own life.
The couple was found deceased in their home, and the incident was classified as a murder-suicide. There were no arrests or suspects involved, as the incident was determined to be a domestic matter. No further litigations or investigations were conducted regarding their deaths.
The tragic event shook the local community, and Don Pipkin's obituary was published in several local newspapers, including The News & Observer. The family requested privacy during their time of mourning and asked for donations to be made to the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church in memory of Don.
Don Pipkin's death was one of several incidents in Wilson, NC, in early 2016, which included other cases of murder and suicide. However, his case stood out due to the domestic nature of the incident and the long-standing relationship between Don and Kathleen.
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