Marion-Piner-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel - Wilmington

Marion Wesley Piner

Apr 1, 1939 - May 13, 2025

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I love you, Dad. I will miss you more than you would ever know. Please be at peace knowing that you and Mom did a great job raising the three of us. I know we were a challenge, but I think we all turned out pretty good. Say hello to grandma and grandpa for me and give Monical and Quinten a hug. I can't say it enough, thank you for everything you did for us growing up. Thank you for preparing us for life and thank you for teaching us the love for music and the compassion for helping others.

This isTerry Brennan, I was the guitar player with The Marquee Revue. Wes was a great man, a great sax player, and other instruments as well. I had the opportunity of playing in the band with Wes in the late 60’s early 70’s. We played at several clubs in Omaha, Nebr. We performed at Gino’s night club 6 nights a week for almost 3 years, which was amazing. We got real tight as a group, and he was really fun to perform with. I can remember him playing 2 saxes at the same time, and the people...

So sorry for your loss. Wes was a great guy and so much fun to watch when he played in Travelin. I miss those days. Thoughts and prayers to LaDee and family. Rest in Peace Wes.

The Piner household was another home for me throughout junior high and high school. Wes and Louise would always welcome me in with open arms to meet guests or just to share some good Scouting stories. I grew up throughout Scouting with Wes and the character of a man he was. I don't believe I ever heard him swear. He was just a good, decent man to me and I thank him for being a positive influence in my life. I was honored to know a man with musicians roots in Iowa, and to have played along...

So sorry to hear that Wes has passed away. Always had fun with him in the two bands we played together in, Shakin' and Travelin'. My deepest sympathies to LaDee and family.

He will be missed that's for sure

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Marion's Obituary

Marion Wesley Piner 86, passed away quietly on May 13,2025. He was born April 1, 1939 in Wilmington, North Carolina, the son of Marion Amos Piner and Mary Louise Merritt Piner. He graduated from New Hanover High School and then attended Wilmington College before it became UNCW. In 1961 he...

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