Funeral services for Chris Wayne Piper, 59, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Faith Chapel, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Piper passed away April 6, 2024, at his home.
He was born November 17, 1964, at La Mesa, California, to Larry Piper and Joyce Walker Piper. His childhood in West Plains, instilled a lifelong passion for cars, dirt bikes, go-karts and dirt track racing. Chris graduated from North Arkansas College in 1985. He began dating the love of his life, Sheri, in 1986 and they married in 1987. They welcomed daughter, Alissa in 1989, daughter, Sonnie in 1990 and son, Ben in 1992. Chris won his first dirt track race at the age of 13. He enjoyed driving in area races alongside his father and son. Chris received Track Champion, Fan Favorite and Midwest Dirt Track Legend recognitions for his talents as a wheelman. He owned and operated multiple businesses and watched every Chiefs football game. He had a passion for classic rock music and mastered the art of the air guitar. Chris loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and watching them ride go-karts. He was a member of Faith Chapel, where he enjoyed volunteering for church activities. Chris will be remembered as a beloved husband, father, PawPaw and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Sheri Piper, of the family home; two children, Sonnie Wilson and husband, Cory, Nixa, Missouri and Ben Piper and wife, Austi, West Plains; two grandchildren, Crimson and Cameron Piper; his mother, Joyce Piper, West Plains; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws and bonus children.
His daughter, Alissa Piper, granddaughter, Camber Piper and father, Larry Piper, preceded him in death.
Visitation services will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday, at the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Piper Lane Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Gideon Bible Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
