Curtis Raper

of West Memphis, AR

December 1, 1933 - September 26, 2022

Curtis ''The Fox'' Raper, 88, of West Memphis, Arkansas, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born to Mr. Andrew David Raper and Mrs. Sula Gardner Raper in Tupelo, Mississippi, on December 1, 1933. His interests included hunting and fishing, gaming at the casinos, and playing with his grandchildren.
He is survived; by his former wife and lifelong companion, Evelyn Heavener. One son, Thomas Heavener (Marissa); four daughters, Connie Heavener Dail (Margie Poole), Sheila Kinney (Michael), Marie Raper Tucker (Randolph), Vanessa Heavener; seven grandchildren, Tiffany Crumpton (Jack), Taylor Kinney, Stevie Acang, Ashley Kinney, Jordan Boyd (Casey), Bradley Heavener, Amber Elizabeth Lesley (Chris); five great-grandchildren, Caiden, Carter, Cannon Acang, Madeline Grace Crumpton, Creed Boyd and Nathaniel Hayze Crumpton, who will make his arrival in late December 2022.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, William ''Puggy'' Lesley; three brothers, Lawrence Gardner, Albert Raper, Earl Raper, and Charles Raper; two sisters, Odell Towery and Traney Mae Raper. He was affectionately known by a host of nieces and nephews as ''Uncle Curt.''
Visitation will be at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Arkansas on Friday, October 7, from 5:00 7:00 pm. The interment will be private.

Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis,  AR 72301
10/7/2022 at 5:00pm-7:00pm
 
   


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com