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.
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27 Condolence(s)
Tricia
Friday, November 26, 2021
Jennifer, I’m sorry to hear about your grandfather. He sounded like a wonderful man. Thinking of your grandmother and your whole family during this time.
Leslie Fleming
Friday, November 26, 2021
Prayers for peace and comfort for the entire family. â¤ï¸
Pattie Atchley
Thursday, November 25, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. Pattie
Jill Donaldson
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones.
David Paullus
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Uncle Farris was a very very fine man.
DEBRA VORSTER
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
So sorry for your loss sending prayer for your family
JOYCE A. GOEHRI
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
I really loved Uncle Farris. He was a good Christian man. He will be missed by so many. Please know all of your family is in my thoughts & prayers. Love u all.
Alice Hughes
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
I am truly sorry for your loss. Your dad was a kind and good man. Prayers for all of the family.
Mary Ann (Campbell) Lawless
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
So very sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man and a wonderful neighbor. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Koch
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Many good childhood memories with Beverly at their house. He was always so kind and soft spoken. May God bless his family as they mourn.
Brenda Johnson Rogers
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Prayers for all. Little Boy was my cousin through the Johnson side of the family. I felt honored as a young girl. He named a milk cow after me. 😃. Precious memories.
Ronnie and Millissia Jones
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
What a great life he had. It's wonderful they had been married for 73 years! He was always friendly to everyone. Prayers for his family.
Eddie and Rhonda Eckart
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
So very sad to hear about Uncle Farris passing away but I know he is experiencing such a wonderful time reuniting with loved ones . May God comfort you all during this very difficult time.
Carol Petet
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
We thought a lot of him and all your family! My prayers go to all of you
Patti Wewers
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Jennifer, I am so sorry. Praying for you and your family.
Yvonne Hickman Moffet
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
So glad I had the opportunity to know Farris Roper he could always make me smile or laugh. He came to our church Union Assembly of God till their health made it difficult to leave home but we all still kept in contact. He would shake my hand a say how are you doing cousin. My dads mom was cousins to the Rollans n Deeds. But more than that we were Christian friends n he is with the Lord he served n loved. My prayers are with Delcia n all the kids n grandchildren. May God comfort you in this time of loss he isn't suffering or in pain he is Praising the Lord with Danny Bro n Sister King n many saints gone on. Someday soon we as believers can go to see him. Ask Jesus into your heart n you can rejoice with him. Love always!!
Lois and Jeff Duvall
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Fond childhood memories of dad and Farris visiting. Sending thoughts a d prayers to all.
Lois Tencleve Duvall
Bobbie Thompson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Your family is in my prayers.
Ronald White
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
I always loved to visit “Little Boy†and family when we came to see George and Mandy. Much love to your family now and in the days ahead. God sure blessed you to give such a long and full life together. Thinking of all of you today.
Bill Snow
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of loss
Jelaine Davis
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Farris was a hard working man. My brothers and I have hauled many a bale of hay for him. I was fascinated when we would get to go to the milk barn and get fresh cow's milk and watch how they milked all those cows.
LaDena Nelson
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Farris "Little Boy" was a fine man and loved his family. Proud to have been his kin. Praying for the family.
Grimes family
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
I'm so sorry to hear about him passing our love and prayers are with yall we love yall â¤
Jackie and Ellen Tencleve Kirbo
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to all the Roper family and loved ones. Farris was an outstanding man, community leader and genuinely nice man. Rest In Peace.
Daniel and Dorothy Schluterman
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Farris was a good kind man and left us all with fond memories. Prayers for the family at this time of loss.
Linda Holt
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Delores, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers .
Jennifer & SteveDobie
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Our heartfelt condolences to the Roper family. We were so lucky to be included in popcorn night and ice cream with the family while visiting in July. Farris was a lovely man and truly loved his family. That was very, very evident.
Laurel has "one more thing to tell you", as do we; we will miss you dearly but cherish our time with you. Rest now, Farris, for you are with the Lord.