Mr. Eddie D. Roper, age 65, of Buford, GA passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012.
He is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Donna R. Roper, Buford, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Darrell Kennedy, San Tan Valley, AZ, Kathy and Anthony Hendricks, Buford, GA, Tammy Platt, Suwanee, GA and Ashtyn Roper, Buford, GA; father, O'Dean S. Roper, Eatonton, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Olan and Maria Roper, Duluth, GA and Barney Roper, Conley, GA; thirteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Roper was born December 27, 1946 in Monticello, GA. He attended Putnam County High School. He was retired from Dart Container in Lithonia, GA and also worked for Tenneco Oil Co. in Atlanta, GA for fifteen years. He was of the Baptist Faith.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Linkous officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association in memory of Eddie Roper.
To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA, 770-932-1133.
