Friday, September 30, 2016

Veetaugh L. Roper

Veetaugh L. Roper, age 92, of White Hall, AR, died Thursday, September 29, at J.R.M.C. Born January 2, 1924, in Harrell, AR, to the late Vollie Roper and Dora Davis Roper he joined the U.S. Navy and served in World War II. V.L. worked for International Paper Company for 31 years retiring in 1989. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of the Roper Deer Club in Harrell, AR. He also enjoyed camping and fishing for crappie and catfish. Also preceding him in death was a brother Jody Roper and sister Louella Cox. 

Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Helen Cruse Roper whom he married March 10, 1949. One son Gary Roper of White Hall, AR. Two daughters Sharon Place and spouse Jack of White Hall, AR. and Debra Roper of Sheridan, AR. One brother Roddy Roper of Enterprise, UT. Two grandchildren Jason Place and spouse Jennifer of Woodlawn, AR, and Andrea Place of Los Angeles, CA. Three great grandchildren Mackenzie Southerland, Chloe Place, and Paisley Place of Woodlawn, AR. 


Graveside service was 2:00 p.m. Monday October 3, at Union Grove Cemetery near Harrell, AR, with Rev. Ricky Smith officiating. Active pallbearers were Ricky Roper, Jack Place, Jason Place, Leonard Robinson, Kent Hardy and Jerry Craig. Arrangements were by Frazer’s Funeral Home of Warren. Online guest register  HYPERLINK "http://www.frazerfuneralhome.com" www.frazerfuneralhome.com 

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