Billy Joe Roper Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Billy Joe Roper (Morganton, North Carolina), who passed away on March 19, 2020, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Luther McDowell Roper and Mary Eloise Buff Roper; his siblings, Betty Roper, Nelleen R. Ross, Winfred and Carroll Roper; and his nephew Bobby Ross.
He is survived by: his sisters, Ruth R. Walker and Brenda R. McCurry (Norris); his sister-in-law Dorothee Roper; his nieces and nephews, Michael Walker, Pam Walker, Jill W. King, Adam McCurry, Pat McCurry, Bennett Ross, Cheryl R. Childers, Fred Roper, Jan R. Hill and Erle Davis; and his pets, Buck and Sadie. He is also survived by great-nephews and nieces and great-great-nephews and nieces; many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Burkemont Baptist Church, 4668 Burkemont Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
