of Scranton, AR

October 23, 1924 - November 22, 2021

Farris Doyle Roper, 97, of Scranton, Arkansas passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 in Scranton. He was born on October 23, 1924 in Dublin to his parents Albert and Fanny (Rollans) Roper.

Farris was a lifelong Dairy and Poultry farmer and a member of the Union Assembly of God Church in Paris. He was a loving father who's life revolved around his family and working on his farm, he was always the happiest when he was sitting on a tractor or spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Danny Roper; two sisters, Syble Denton and Gertrude Stovall and two brothers, Clyde Roper and James Roper.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Delcia (Dial) Roper of Scranton; two daughters, Delores Roper of Scranton and Beverly Nowotny and husband Gary of Clarksville; two sons, Alton Roper and wife Margaret of Scranton and Greg Roper and wife Jennifer of Scranton; 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-700 p.m., on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the Dublin Freewill Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Jeff Henderson. Burial will follow in Wares Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.

Pallbearers will be Jennifer Apple, Justin Nototny, Cody Nowotny, Darrin Roper, Steven Roper, Lance Roper and Adam Fritsche.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Boland, Paul Athey, Bill Hughes, Greg Odom, John Schluterman and Monty Kremer.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR  72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com