Gary F. Piner, 67, of Hopewell passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Monie H.. Sr. and Gatsie Susy Hardy Piner, wife, Carol Joy Harless Piner and two brothers, Bobby and Wayne Piner . He is survived by a brother, Monnie H. Piner, Jr, a special niece Paige Piner- Benson and lots of other family and close friends. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 on Thursday, December 9, 2010 in the Hopewell chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home with visitation to follow until 8:30 p.m. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Condolences may be registered with jtmorriss.com.