Samuel R. Piper

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