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James Piper Obituary
Springfield, IL—James "Randy" Piper Sr., 50, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018.
Randy was born on December 9, 1967 in Springfield the son of Gordon and Flora Burris Piper. He married Lori Lascody on August 15, 1992 in Springfield.
He was a graduate of Lanphier High School and went to serve through the Iron Worker Apprenticeship Program. He was a member of Iron Workers Local #46. He was a Chicago Blackhawks fan, liked racing, and loved his wife and being with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Lori; children, James "Randy" Piper of St. Louis, Devon James (wife, Danielle) Piper of Springfield and Tori Lynn (companion, Travis Lascody) Piper of Springfield; granddaughters, Abigail Lynn Piper, and Riley Jo Piper; parents, Gordon (wife, Paula) Piper of FL and Flora Piper of Springfield; siblings, Robbie (wife, Kim) Piper of Springfield and Cari (husband, Rick Cory) Piper of Rochester; in-laws, Bob and Judy Lascody of Springfield; brother-in-law Robert James (wife, Lisa) Lascody of Rochester; and several nieces, nephews and cousins
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home with Reverend Calvin Miller officiating.
Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home, 530 N. 5th St. Springfield, IL 62702 is in charge of arrangements.
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Kim Bitschenauer
August 24, 2018
So sorry Cindy for your loss i love you and sending prayers to you and your family
August 15, 2018
I grew up on Fairmont and hung out with Randy-us Northenders always had fun. My son is friends with Zach. Our prayers and thoughts are with Robbie and the whole Piper family. Robin & Jordan Watts
Kathleen Hayes
August 14, 2018
Dear Lori and family and the Lascody family:
I am so very sorry about the loss of Randy. You are in my prayers.
Kathleen Hayes
pat young
August 12, 2018
Bob and JUDY and family so sorry for your loss are prayers are with you.
Cathy McGuire
August 10, 2018
To the Piper family, I am so sorry to hear this news. Prayers sent your way.
Lindsey Bench (Craig)
August 9, 2018
I will always have so many good memories of you Randy...and that smile. Middle/High school and parties - I have quite a few good memories. Sleep with the angels and I will keep your family in my prayers.
Brenda Suggs
August 9, 2018
Flo, I am so sorry to hear about Randy. You and your family are in my prayers.
August 9, 2018
Robbie & Kim
We are so sorry to hear the loss of your brother. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. If there is anything I can do or help in any way please let me know.
Kenny & Glady
August 9, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Crystal Norris
August 9, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss Lori. Hugs to you and your family!
August 9, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss Lori. Hugs to you and your family.
August 9, 2018
Randy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sherri Miller
August 9, 2018
Lori I'm so sorry to hear about this my heart breaks for you and them kid's and all the family.
Missy Cunningham
August 9, 2018
I'm so very sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends
Larissa (Lornitis) Mitchell
August 9, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to little Randy and family....truly saddened to see this...may he Rest In Peace.....
Robbie Piper
August 9, 2018
Love you forever n always lil bro
Guy Jones
August 8, 2018
I will truly miss you my brother!
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