Hon. George Vergano Piper
July 16, 1947 - August 08, 2022
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Hon. George Vergano Piper
July 16, 1947 - August 08, 2022
Obituary
The Honorable George Vergano Piper, beloved husband of Mikee Furby Piper, passed away unexpectedly at home on the eighth day of August, 2022.
Saying goodbye to George is hard for all who knew him and care for him. George quietly went through life always caring for and helping others. He always had a smile and was always a friend. George stepped into tomorrow as softly as he entered a room . . . with his wife, Mikee, by his side, holding his hand and speaking of her love for him. “You will never age for me, nor fade, nor die.” William Shakespeare
George was a descendant of the Piper Cub Airplane inventor. He was a well-known attorney in Charleston, West Virginia, and across the state. He was born in Ithaca, New York, and moved to Beckley, West Virginia, in his youth. He attended Mercersburg Academy and graduated from Staunton Military Academy. He went to school at Furman University and upon graduation was accepted to the West Virginia University College of Law. He had a wide-ranging law practice, evidence of his legal skill. He retired as a judge for the state of West Virginia.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 46 years, Mikee Furby Piper, and numerous friends and family members. He will be remembered for his kindness, wit, generosity, thoughtfulness, and love of golf and travel.
The funeral service is scheduled to be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2022, at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, 1118 Virginia Street East, Charleston, West Virginia. The service of interment will be crypt side at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum, South Charleston, West Virginia, immediately following the service.
Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
“He was my North, my South, my East, and my West, my working week and my Sunday rest, my noon, my midnight, my talk, my song, I thought that love would last forever; I was wrong.” W.H. Auden
You may send condolences to the family at www.BarlowBonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
12 responses to Hon. George Vergano Piper
Doug Kilmer says:
August 11, 2022
Rest in peace, my friend.
Jon Snyder says:
August 11, 2022
Mikee, I was so shocked and saddened to hear of George’s passing. He was a great friend and wonderful person. He had the most wonderful sense of humor. I truly regret not keeping in contact with him in recent years. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tod and Barrie Kaufman says:
August 11, 2022
George and Mikee were a special couple for life. George’s love towards Mikee, his affinity of her and her amazing cooking were evident to all who had the honor of their friendship. Tod relied on George as a wise and astute energy lawyer in the 1980’s as our state went through smoother political transition. We both , as well as our State, have losta dear person, friend and statesman, too soon.
Diane Merrifield says:
August 11, 2022
Mikee, I am so sorry you have lost your love. You two were such a special couple. My condolences and prayers to you during this most difficult time.
Amanda Davis says:
August 11, 2022
To Mikee,
We are so sorry for your loss. George was such a kind man and an absolutely wonderful person. It has been such a pleasure knowing him. He was gracious with his time and you were both so lovely when we would visit you. Please know you and George are in our hearts and prayers.
Amanda & Ann