We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved family patriarch, William "Bill" Leonard Piper, 89, of Ocala, Florida, one of 9 brothers and sisters. He was married to Frances "Bonnie" Yvonne Davis Piper for 50 years and was predeceased by his parents William J. Piper and Vera Ellen Piper, of Baltimore. The loving father of William Thomas Piper (Sheri Piper) and Brenda Piper Stephens (John A. Stephens). He was blessed with 8 grandchildren: Christopher Thomas Sussman, Kathryn K. Holmes, William E. Miller, Paul Piper, David Piper, Thomas W. Holmes Jr, Donna Piper, and Angel R. Green; 9 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.
Bill worked for a Baltimore grocery store his entire life, from age 18 until he retired at age 70. He had a passion for golfing, playing the lottery and being the rock to his family, who can only strive to be the person he was.
He was an avid animal lover, and wished donations to the Maryland SPCA on Falls Road in lieu of flowers.
He will be missed.
Visitation for William will be held Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 6:00PM to 8:00PM at Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home,Inc. 3631 Falls Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21211. A funeral service will occur Monday, July 17, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home, Inc. 3631 Falls Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21211. A committal service will occur Monday, July 17, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens, 2150 Mount View Road, Marriottsville, Maryland 21104.
The funeral service will be live streamed; please see www.burgee-henss-seitz.com for details.
Memorial contributions may be made to Maryland SPCA, 3300 Falls Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21211.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.burgee-henss-seitz.com for the family.
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