Ralph Winfred Roper

1929 - 2014

Ralph Winfred Roper obituary, 1929-2014

BORN

1929

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Kirksey Funeral Home

406 Lenoir Road

Morganton, North Carolina

Ralph Roper Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 15, 2014.

Ralph Winfred Roper age 84 of Surfside Beach, SC and formally of Morganton, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014. He was born to the late Luther McDowell Roper and Mary Eloise Buff Roper on October 20, 1929 in Burke County. Ralph served his country honorably, retiring from the U.S. Air Force as a Chief Master Sargent with over 28 years of service. He was a member of the Sumter Masonic Lodge No. 364. Everyone that met Ralph became his friend and he was loved by all. Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed.

Along with his parents, Ralph is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Yount Roper; a set of infant twins; two sisters and one brother.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include a son, Fred Roper and his wife, Valeria of Loris, SC; a daughter, Janice Roper Hill and her husband Roy Lee of Randleman; two brothers, Billy Joe Roper and Carroll Roper and wife, Dorothee, both of Morganton; three sisters, Nelleen Ross, Ruth Walker and Brenda McCurry and her husband, Norris, all of Morganton; four grandchildren, Shawna, Jeanna, Rachel and Anthony; and three great grandchildren, Kendra, Madeline and Mathew. Also surviving are three nieces, six nephews, numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 in the Chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home with the Reverend J.R. Richards officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery with full military honors provided by the U.S. Air Force.

Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the family.

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February 27, 2015

Ronald Williamson

It's been years since knowing Ralph. I was assigned to training devices, Shaw AFB from 64-69. I rented a trailer from him. My email is [email protected] for friends to remember Ralph.

May 18, 2014

David Croll, Cmsgt, Ret

Wynn, RIP .You were a great friend and you will be missed. We had some good times together and I will always remember you. God Bless your family.

May 17, 2014

Cindy Snapper And Dan Haraczy

I will always remeber our times together. I will miss you as I loved you dearly my friend. MAY THE PEACE OF THE LORD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I will never forget you as your are always in my heart.

May 17, 2014

Mr. Wynn you are much loved and missed. RIP my friend it is a pleasure to know you..
Vivian Macuso, Surfside Beach

May 16, 2014

Angela HUDSON

May 16, 2014

Mr.Wyn, it was a honor knowing you a brief moment in time. Will not forget your kind smile or the stories you shared.

May 16, 2014

Cathy & Luke Mackison

You will always be remembered Mr.Wynn, always greeted us with your big warm hug when we arrived for winter. We loved you dearly. You will be missed.

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