Thomas Alexander Pipes, 69, of Lenoir, passed away on September 17, 2021. Thomas was born on November 6, 1951 to the late Thomas Ira Pipes and Jewel Setzer Pipes. In addition to his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Pipes Lupton of Farmington, New Mexico. Thomas is survived by his daughters: Crystal Pipes Marin of Asheville, NC and Melonie Pipes of Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his siblings: Brenda Pipes Isenhour of Lenoir, NC; Frank Pipes of Hendersonville, NC; and Cathy Pipes Childress of Flat Rock, NC. Thomas leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews.