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Michael Piner Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Michael Earl Piner, 57, passed away on april 24, 2013 after a long illness. Mike was born and raised in Newport News, VA but had been a resident of Wilmington, NC for 15 years. He graduated from Warwick High school in 1973 and from Virginia Tech in 1978 with a Bachelors degree in Architectural Engineering. Mike was a Civil Engineer with the government at Fort Lee, VA until becoming disabled. Mike is preceded in death by his mother, Anne Gary Piner of Newport News and father, Norman Earl Piner of Wilmington. He leaves behind his sister, Rebecca Anne Piner, nephew, Benjamin Piner(Michelle), niece, Brittany Piner, as well as a long list of extended family and friends from the Hampton Roads Area. Mike will be missed by those who knew and loved him. His family asks that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Boys & Girls Club or ASPCA in your area. A private celebration of Michael's life will take place in Newport News on his birthday July 7th.

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Published by Daily Press on May 12, 2013.

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Doug David

May 20, 2013

I am sorry to hear about Mike. I worked with Mike when visiting Fort Lee, he was a dedicated person and will be missed by all that knew him.

May 17, 2013

hi becky sorry to here about your brother judy's sister elaine

Gail Dudley Belcher

May 17, 2013

Becky, I am so sorry for your loss. I would love to hear from you. I am living in Shelby, NC and my phone # is 757-303-6985. I hope you are doing well. Love, Gail Dudley Belcher.

May 16, 2013

I used to hang out with Theresa Fay near Mikes house-he was a really nice person

Willie York

May 16, 2013

I am truly sorry for your loss, I had the pleasure of working with Mike at Fort Lee from 1996-1999. May GOD Bless you and keep you. RIP Mike.

Connie Spence

May 15, 2013

Becky sorry to hear about your brother. This is Connie Lindsay Todd's sister. We lived your family. Take care.

Kerri Ross

May 14, 2013

Sorry Becky for your loss, my husbands family lived in the same block(the Ross's) I found memories of him and KB.

May 14, 2013

Mike and his white shepherds is what I remember. KB and I don't remember the other. He lived in the same block as my husbands family (the Ross's). I use to clean his trailer for a short time.

Robin Fletcher

May 14, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I worked with him at Ft. Eustis. He could always put a smile on your face. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time.

Nancy Bowden

May 13, 2013

Im sorry to hear the lost of your brother..My prayers are with you and your family beckey..I have not seen you guys in a long time.

Class of H.L.FERGUSSON, 1973

May 13, 2013

RIP Friendly rival, FFS Class of 1973

Gail Neff

May 13, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about Mike. I worked with Mike at Fort Eustis. He was a great person and had such a big heart.

michael greene

May 12, 2013

I remember mike as a character. You never had a dull moment with him around.I havent seen him in a long time but Im sure he was still mike. my sympathy to the family. he will be remembered.

May 12, 2013

for becky sending my condolences please call me 8288550825 love judy

May 12, 2013

I had the pleasure of coaching Mike, briefly, at Post 25, American Legion. He was a great competitor and team player. My sympathy to his family. Bobby Mears

Mark Waggoner

May 12, 2013

To the Family of Mike Piner:

Mike was my under-classman.

My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Mark Waggoner
Warwick High Class of '72 (Brother of Pam Waggoner, '75)

Andrea Hughes-Russell

May 12, 2013

My thoughts & prayers are with you, Becky and family! I am sorry for your loss. I remember Mike well growing up in Newmarket! He was a great guy and will truly be missed.

Todd Lindsay

May 12, 2013

Damn Becky. I'm shocked. Up visiting mom and happened to open the paper. I'm so sorry for your loss. So very sorry.

Theresa Fay-Smith

May 12, 2013

Becky,
I am so sorry. I remember Mike well from school and from Newmarket. Life was so good back then. My condolences to you and your family

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