Billy Pipkin

Billy Gene Pipkin, 91, of Searcy, Arkansas, died Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1934, in McRae, Arkansas to the late Odey Lee and Hazel Pipkins. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Patsy Jo Stone Pipkin and brothers Alfred and Odey J. “Bud” Pipkins.

Bill is survived by two sons, David Pipkin and Jeff Pipkin (Jo); grandson Alexander Pipkin (Lauren), granddaughter Rachel Pipkin Harville (Michael); and great-grandchildren Jace Pipkin, Valerie Pipkin, Hollis Harville, Higden Harville and Harbor Harville.

Bill was a graduate of Beebe High School and was a member of the Arkansas National Guard during the Central High Crisis. Bill worked 32 years for Texas Eastern Transmission Company in Bald Knob, and later owned and operated Bill Pipkin Auto Sales also in Bald Knob.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home at 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas. A graveside service will immediately follow at Antioch Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.smithfamilycares.com