Roy Herbert Piper
Roy Herbert Piper entered into eternal rest on Jan.16, 2010. Survivors include his wife,Lydia Beauvais Piper,daughters Phyllis Piper,Cathy Morgan,sons,Benjamin Piper,Jay Piper and wife Debbie,grand-daughters Christine Eyton,Serena Morgan and Miranda Piper.A son David Piper is deceased.
He received advanced degrees from the University of Illinois ,Rutgers and Augusta State .His 35 year banking career began at Georgia Railroad Bank and Trust .He was president of The Risk and Management Society in 1986-7.He retired as vice-president of First Union in 1989.
He shared extensive knowledge of the Bible as a Sunday school teacher at Good Shephard ,Trinity on the Hill and Pierce Memorial. He enjoyed writing and caring for his dogs,Tippy and Nap.
A graveside service will be at Abilene Baptist Church cemetary on Friday, Jan 29 at 11a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Red Cross-Haiti.
I remember Mr. Piper and the Piper family from Pierce Memorial when I was a little girl. My mother, before she died, would often mention the Piper family and Mr. Piper’s leadership while at Pierce. We will be in prayer for your family.