Duwane Tyree Pipkins, Jr.- of Knoxville formally of Chicago departed this life on May 15, 2023. Duwane was born on July 20, 1992 in Chicago, Illinois.

Duwane was apart of the KFL league, G8FL and semi pro football leaugue.

He was preceded in death by grandfather; James Pipkins, Sr.

He is survived by wife; Celica Pipkins; Sons Kain Collins and Kason Pipkins; Daughters; Janyla Pipkins and Jahmya; Father ; Duwane Pipkins (Cheney) ; Mother Chanel Gunn; Brothers: Juwane (Taquanta) Pipkins, Kewane (Venntria) Pipkins, Luwane Pipkins Damion Baskin Jr, Kerry London; Sisters: Shanel Pipkins, Kayla Strong, Kamara Pipkins, Keshara Pipkins; A host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins other relatives and many friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 10-11 a.m. with the Celebration of Life to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel with Prophetess Terry Tucker officiating. Interment will be private. A dove release will conclude in his honor.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family.