MSG (Ret.) Leland Frederick Piper, 83, of Ozark, Mo., passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, in the Cox Medical Center – South of Springfield, Mo.
MSG (Ret.) Piper is survived by one brother: Jack Piper of Boise, Idaho; two sisters-in-law: Janis Richmond of Springfield, Mo. and Patsy Worrel of Mountain Grove, Mo.; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery of Waynesville, Mo.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of MSG (Ret.) Leland Piper to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Sign guest book at www.memorialchapelsandcrematory.com.
July 14, 2026 Correction: Added comma to first paragraph.
