Edward Piper

Edward Eugene Piper passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his wife and children on January 5, 2026 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

He was born in Hutton Valley, Missouri on February 11, 1948. He married Beverly Ruth Bolander on November 27, 1970. From this union two children: Timothy Edward and Amy Lynn were born. He worked at Fire Master Equipment Inc before retiring. There he had a second family of coworkers. He love doing stained glass, going to gospel music performances, golfing, botanical gardens, museums, traveling, and being with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Emmett Edward 'Ed' and Mildred Evelyn Piper nee Smith, his brother Randy Lee Piper, and his brother-in-law Henry Robert Bolander.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beverly, his son, Timothy, his daughter, Amy Taylor (James), his sister, Pamela Rhodes (Daryl), his brother, Rodney Piper (Lexie). He is also survived by Gil and Barbara Bolander, Paul Bolander, John and Brenda Bolander and Dorothy Brainard (David) and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held in Springfield, Missouri in May.