Born June 7, 1927 in Wake County, he was the son of the late William Y. and Lila King Piper. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Feathers Piper.

Mr. Piper was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church.

A funeral will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5, in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home in Selma. Burial will be at 9 a.m. Friday, June 6, in Sunset Memorial Park.

Surviving are two sons, William Danny Piper of Smithfield and Michael “Mike” Piper of Selma; a stepson, Charles W. Leonard of Chicago; a sister, Katheline Smith of Raleigh; three grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and friend Clara Scouten of Smithfield.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society-Johnston County, 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC 27834.

Condolences may be made to the family at parrishfh.com.