Obituary – Ronald Leon Piper – Mulkeytown

Ronald Leon Piper, 77, of Mulkeytown, passed away October 24, 2014 at Helia Healthcare, in Benton, IL.

Ronald was born June 24, 1937 in Christopher, IL, the son of Charles Piper and Alta Mae (Robison) Piper.

He was an electrician all his life with IBEW local 134, he was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting, and he was a member of the Eagles and enjoyed dancing.

Ronald was married to Leona (Spann) Piper and she preceded him in death of March 29, 2009.

He is survived by his children, Cindy and Donnie Hammonds, of Christopher, Barry and Cindy Piper, of Athens, Alabama and Peggy Slack, of Sesser.

Also surviving are grandchildren Jason Piper, Tennessee, Barry Piper, Jr. of Benton, IL, Racheal Piper Copeland, Colorado, Michael Hammonds, Royalton, IL, Emma Hammonds, Christopher, IL, Jesse Slack, Sesser, IL; great grandchildren Dylann Piper, Tennessee and Emmitt Copeland, Colorado; brother and sister Bob and Glenna Piper, of Benton, IL and Marjorie Kelly, of Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers, Dwight Piper, Alfred Piper and Charles Piper.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Oct. 27, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home, in Sesser, IL with the Rev. Harl Ray Lewsi officiating.  Visitation will be on Monday, October 27, 2014 from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m.  Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, in Sesser, IL.

Funeral Service: Monday October 27, 2014 at 1:00 P.M.

For more information go to www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com

 

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