of Onia, AR
May 31, 1938 - February 4, 2019
Bobby Dean Roper, 80, of Onia, AR passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at White River Medical Center. Bob was born May 31, 1938 at Pleasant Hill to Vernon and Truman (Mealer) Roper. Bob worked in the timber, Delco Battery in Olathe, KS, was a licensed auctioneer and a certified welder. Bob married Peggy Ward August 9, 1958. They lost an infant son, and then later had Ward. We lost Peggy in August 1971. Bob and Ward lived with his parents after he was released from the hospital. He later remarried and to this union, a new son and brother was born, named Wade. Bob and his boys ran Ozark Mountain Trail Ride for a number of years, meeting people from all states and countries. After the ride closed, they still ran Roper Campgrounds, which allowed him to have communications with people from all walks of life. Bob was a member of the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. His biggest enjoyment was his family and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents: Vernon and Truman; wife, Peggy Ward Roper; infant son, Tommy Lynn; and brother Shirl Don.
Survivors: sons Ward (Sondra) and Wade; brother, Kenny (Carol); sister, Pam Roper Holloway (Tommy); sister-in-laws, Carol Roper Clark and Betty Ward; brother-in-law and sister in-law, Dean and Doris Ward Hall; 2 grand daughters, 3 great grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 9 step great grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces, cousins, family and good neighbors.
Visitation is Thursday, February 7, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services are Friday, February 8, 2019, 2:00PM at Roller Coffman Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas with Brother Luther Branscum and Brother Junior Barham officiating. Interment will follow the service at Pordue Cemetery in Onia, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Dalton Holloway, Chad Holloway, Tommy Holloway, Blaise Holloway, Dwain Crymes, and Galen Hall. Honorary pallbearers are David Corley, Mack Mealer, and William (Bill) Vint.
Roller Coffman Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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17 Condolence(s)
Darla Smith
Monday, February 18, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear about Bob's passing. I enjoyed visiting with Bob while riding his Trail Rides over the years. It was always a pleasure and I truly liked Bob. I haven't spoke with Bob in years, but I recently tried getting in touch with him through the old number I had for him. I did not know he was sick, just had him on my mind the last month. He will be missed by a lot of ole trail riders. Again, I send my condolences and will remember his family in my prayers. I'm also heart broken for the family.
Deepest Sympathy,
Darla D. Smith
9260 North St.
Denham Springs, La. 70726
Harold Hicks
Friday, February 8, 2019
To the Roper Family, I only had the occasion to meet and visit with Bob a couple of times while working in the area.
Some people that cross our paths are genuine and are the kind of person you like immediately.
Bob was one of those. The empty spot that his passing leaves will most likely be impossible to measure. Those that really knew him will have a void that can't be filled.
Rest well with God, Bob. It was certainly my pleasure to have met and visited with you, however short.
Linda King
Friday, February 8, 2019
My condolences for your loss. He will be missed.
Bill and Betty Cooper
Friday, February 8, 2019
Ward and family and Wade, we were so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I have known Bob all my life and considered him as a very good friend. He and Bill got to be good friends also. He will be missed in or community and county. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you peace and comfort to help during this time.
DEBRA SCROGGINS VILLINES
Friday, February 8, 2019
WADE & FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS PASSING. MY DAD, PAUL SCROGGINS SENDS A MESSAGE: BOB WAS A FRIEND & A COWORKER AT DELCO BATTERY IN OLATHE KS. HE SPOKE OF YOUR DAD OFTEN & THE GOOD VISITS THEY HAD. THOUGHTS & PRAYERS. PAUL & FAYE SCROGGINS AND DEBBIE SCROGGINS VILLINES.
JR and Phyllis Kendrick
Friday, February 8, 2019
So sorry for your loss Bob was a good man and will be missed.
Ethel womack
Friday, February 8, 2019
Bob was my class mate. Prayers for the family.
Mark Gammill
Thursday, February 7, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Mark Gammill
Julie and Foy Eddings
Thursday, February 7, 2019
A good friend we will all miss BOB
Garry Gammill
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Bob will be missed he was a very kind and giving person willing to help his neighbors and his community always friendly prayers for his family in this time of grief and loss may God comfort you .
Rick and Connie Beach
Thursday, February 7, 2019
We were so sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing...heaven has gained a good one, he will be missed.
Richard Stoltze
Thursday, February 7, 2019
I liked that man. I enjoyed visiting with him.
Becky (Snow) & Wayne Chatman
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Ward & Wade, There are no words to say or describe the hurt y’all are going thru at this time. Our condolences to you both & family. Your Dad was a great man & neighbor. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Y’all are in our thoughts & prayers, if there is anything you need please don’t hesitate to ask.
Corley's
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Bob was the best friend anyone could of ever known, so blessed he was our friend, we loved him and will miss him terrible. Ward and Wade, and other family members, prayers for you at this hard time, Love in Jesus
Phillip Webb
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Wade and Ward,
Sorry for your loss. Have many good memories of listening to Bob and my dad talking at the diner. Just know that our prayers are with you all.
Phillip, Melinda, and Christopher Webb
Bill Isenhower
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
My father Bill Isenhower asked me to write this for him. "Bob was such a good guy and a good friend for many years. I will miss him. This world has lost a good man."
Ronnie and Darlene Garman
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Wade, Ward and family
There is no words to describe the heartache this news leaves. Please know he will be missed my so many far and wide. Pray for you all in saying goodbye.