Chris Wayne Piper
Funeral services for Chris Wayne Piper, 59, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Faith Chapel, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Piper passed away April 6, 2024, at his home.
He was born November 17, 1964, at La Mesa, California, to Larry Piper and Joyce Walker Piper. His childhood in West Plains, instilled a lifelong passion for cars, dirt bikes, go-karts and dirt track racing. Chris graduated from North Arkansas College in 1985. He began dating the love of his life, Sheri, in 1986 and they married in 1987. They welcomed daughter, Alissa in 1989, daughter, Sonnie in 1990 and son, Ben in 1992. Chris won his first dirt track race at the age of 13. He enjoyed driving in area races alongside his father and son. Chris received Track Champion, Fan Favorite and Midwest Dirt Track Legend recognitions for his talents as a wheelman. He owned and operated multiple businesses and watched every Chiefs football game. He had a passion for classic rock music and mastered the art of the air guitar. Chris loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and watching them ride go-karts. He was a member of Faith Chapel, where he enjoyed volunteering for church activities. Chris will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, PawPaw and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Sheri Piper, of the family home; two children, Sonnie Wilson and husband, Cory, Nixa, Missouri and Ben Piper and wife, Austi, West Plains; two grandchildren, Crimson and Cameron Piper; his mother, Joyce Piper, West Plains; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws and bonus children.
His daughter, Alissa Piper, granddaughter, Camber Piper and father, Larry Piper, preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Piper Lane Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Faith Chapel Building Fund or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Bucky and Kerry Bussell
April 9, 2024 @ 1:54 pm
So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
Jaime Peterson
April 9, 2024 @ 2:52 pm
RIP Chris
We will always love you and you will always be with us!
Thoughts and prayers to the Piper Family
Love, Scott & Jaime Peterson
Donna Newberry
April 9, 2024 @ 3:20 pm
Joyce and family so sorry for your loss.
Noble and Donna Fox Newberry
Joe and Melinda (Burgess) King
April 9, 2024 @ 9:12 pm
Can you just imagine him seeing his loved ones again in Heaven! May that image soothe your hurting hearts. Hallelujah he is HEALED. A life well lived and well loved. What a legacy he leaves in the hearts of those who loved him.
Jeannie
April 9, 2024 @ 9:42 pm
Tina, so sorry for the loss of your brother. Prayers for you and your family.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
April 10, 2024 @ 8:47 am
The Piper Families,
My parents, Norris & Ivene Cozort, and I extend our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Chris. I was 2 years older than Chris but we knew each other very well having rode on the same school bus together and attended the Middle School/High School years at the same time. Chris was fun, loving individual whom I enjoyed being around. He will be missed. During this time we will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts that comfort, strength, encouragement, and peace will be provided to each one of you. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris & Ivene Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Dave and Michelle Henderson
April 10, 2024 @ 8:14 pm
Piper family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sherri L Boyd
April 12, 2024 @ 6:48 am
My prayers are that soon, the beautiful, bright and joyful memories will replace the scenes of the recent past. And a warm glow of the love you shared with Chris will ease the emptiness in your hearts. May God bless you with these things and more.
Sherri (Brown) Boyd
Class of ’83
Terena Lester
April 12, 2024 @ 10:32 am
Sheri,
So sorry to hear of Chris’ passing. Just imagine the reunion he has had with family, especially your daughter and granddaughter. Praying you will feel the hands of God holding you during this time and the weeks to come.
Missie Tackitt
April 12, 2024 @ 12:32 pm
Ben, my heart goes out to you and your whole family. Your dad was one of the “good guys”! Meaning he was a honest, hard working and God fearing man! Just keep your eye on your future, making him proud, and you will be reunited one day in heaven.
My deepest sympathy
David L. Murphy
April 12, 2024 @ 3:10 pm
Every time I talked to Chris, he was so polite and talkative. Love the entire family. I know this is a very big loss. He lived a good life. God’s Richest Blessings to the family.