Samuel R. Piper
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Samuel R. Piper,78, of Parkesburg, passed away at the Pocopson Home on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Margaret D. Piper, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage.
Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Fred W. and Brenice Brown Piper. Sam proudly served his Country in the US Navy from 1955 to 1957. He was employed by E. H. Keen & Son for 43 years and later worked for Whitelock and Woerth for 3 1/2 years. He attended Calvary Church in Lancaster. Sam enjoyed bowling and golf.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, James R. Piper and wife Julie of Newtown, April L., wife of William Schaffer of Bernville and Charles S, Piper and wife Linda of Lancaster, three grandchildren; Andrew Schaffer, Savannah Piper and Abigail Piper and two brothers; Wilson Piper of Downingtown and Franklin Piper of Romansville. He was preceded in death by five siblings; Winifred Phillips, Shirley Knotts, Leroy, Donald and Harlan Piper.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 11, 2016 at 11am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the East Brandywine Baptist Cemetery. Viewing from 9:30am to the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to the Parkesburg Point, PO Box 731, Parkesburg, PA 19365.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Sorry To hear
Sorry too hear of the passing of Sam , I knew Sam and Margaret through marriage with Andrea knotts aunt and uncle, I just wanna say im sorry to hear. .and wanna pray for chuck and his family at this difficult time , may God comfort the piper family. In Jesus name amen.
So sorry to hear this news.
So sorry to hear this news. Sam was such a nice person and would do anything for you. He always had that smile and pleasant attitude even if I called after hours to fix my heater. He and Maggie raised three great children. R.I.P Sam.
Condolences
My family sends our sympathies to Margaret and her family for the passing of Sam. We know Sam has been promoted into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We will see him again.
Dear Margaret and Family, We
Dear Margaret and Family, We send our condolences to you. Sam was the Man he was always so happy and did his job well. Kev and I really enjoyed his company. The problem with a heater he could fix it, always pleasant. Sam will be sadly missed by all. Sending our Continued Prayers to the Family, so sorry to hear of your Loss. Take Care, He will be watching over you and rejoicing in heaven with his great smile. Kevin and Tina Wilson.
You're in my prayers!
Margaret - I want to let you know that you and the rest of your family are in my prayers! May God feel especially close to you as these difficult days. May the wonderful memories as well as your family and friends that are close by aid you.
Condolence
Aunt Margaret & Family
So sorry to hear about Uncle Sam. We will all have so many happy & good times remembering Sam. Everyone in our thoughts & prayers.
Love,
Jeff & Robin Piper
Sam's graduation to heaven
Dear Margaret and Family,
I will be praying for God's peace for all of you. I will be praying that you feel His loving arms around you. Sam is now whole and enjoying heaven. I am certain that Bill welcomed him too.I will pray that all the paper work goes through without much difficulty!! I will not be able to attend the services as I will be working. You will be remembered. Together Under His Wings, Carolyn R.
Sending Blessings
Chuck and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know, however, that he was welcomed by our Father with open arms! May the peace of Christ be with you and the Holy Ghost fill you and your family during this difficult time.
We're keeping you in our prayers and sending many blessings!
Chuck, and Family,
Chuck, and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and your family in this difficult time but know that you believe that this is only the beginning of a better life with our creator in heaven.
Jay Reese
To the Piper Family
To the Piper family - my sinserest condolences in the loss of your husband/father/grandfather/brother. We will continue to pray as you grieve your loss, but rejoice that our Healer has given him a new body - a newperfect body, and awaits for us. "He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams" Psalm 23:2
So Sorry to Hear
Aunt Margaret and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Sam's passing. We can take peace in the fact that he's with mom (Aunt Jane) in heaven now, and all his siblings who passed before. He was a wonderful person, and I know mom and dad loved their time with you and him.
Take care and blessings,
Martha (and Jerry)