- Date Of Birth: February 23, 1934
- Date Of Death: November 8, 2019
- State: Illinois
Darrell “J.P.” Eugene Piper, 85, of Jacksonville and formerly of Greenfield, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at his home.
He was born Feb. 23, 1934, in White Hall, the son of Darrell Wilbur and Velma Marie (Hartley) Piper. He married Mary Marie (Luff) Nix in Jerseyville on Mar. 30, 1968, and she survives.
He is also survived by one son, Roy (Phyllis) Nix; three grandchildren, Joseph, Josie and Samuel Nix; five siblings, Ronald W. (Pat) Piper, Larry L. (Karen) Piper, Linda L. (Gary) Gibbins, James C. (Tracy) Piper, and Kathie L. (Steve) Little; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Brenda Sue Piper; his parents; and one sister, Bonnie Sue Piper.
J.P. was a carpenter by trade. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Navy, and was a Paratrooper. He enjoyed gardening, hunting for mushrooms, and playing cards. He was of the Christian faith.
