Joseph Forrest "Joel" Roper Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 14, 2026 in Pine Mountain, Georgia

Joseph Forrest "Joel" Roper Jr.

April 24, 1943 - April 14, 2026 (82 years old)

Pine Mountain, Georgia

Joseph Forrest "Joel" Roper Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 14, 2026 in Pine Mountain, Georgia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Higgins Funeral Homes - LaGrange Chapel

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Joseph Forrest "Joel" Roper Jr.

April 24, 1943 - April 14, 2026 (82 years old)

Pine Mountain, Georgia

Joseph Forrest Roper Jr. Obituary

The memory of Joseph Forrest Roper Jr. of Pine Mountain, Georgia, who passed away on April 14, 2026 at the age of 82, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Forrest Roper Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Forrest Roper, Sr. and Betty Lee Roper; his daughter Angela Jean Roper; and his grandfather Joe. He is survived by: his wife Linda Gothard Roper; his children, Tammy Kilpatrick (Jason), Tracie Martin (Jeff), Tiffany Wright (Tim) and Travis Roper (Shelley); and his siblings, Buddy Roper (Beth), Brenda Dorsett (Jimmy) and Beverly Todd (Terry). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to a trust fund that will be established for the further education of his grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Higgins Funeral Homes - LaGrange Chapel



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6735 Hamilton Rd, Pine Mountain, GA 31822

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Apr 18

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Whispering Hill Nature Preserve and Natural Green Cemetery
3550 Mooty Bridge Rd, LaGrange, GA 30240

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