Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....ROPER, EVERETT L.  June 28, 2014
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News Star World - June 29, 2014
EVERETT L. ROPER

Everett L. Roper,Sr., "E.L." went home to heaven on Saturday, June 28, 2014. He 
was 93 years old.

He was born in Ada, OK on August 23, 1920 and moved to LA in 1939 where he met 
and married Effie Mae Hilton. As a World War II veteran who served with both the 
Army Air Corps and Signal Corps in the European theater, earning the Good 
Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and seven Battle Stars, he 
exemplified the "greatest generation". Following his military service he enjoyed 
a successful career as a farmer, auto mechanic and service station owner. In his 
retirement years he was widely known for his superb woodworking craftsmanship. 
His handcrafted cedar chests are prized by people all across the country. 
"PaPaw" loved playing golf, dominoes, and storytelling. He was an avid Atlanta 
Braves fan, and played church softball well into his 70's. He was a faithful 
member of Emmanuel Baptist church who lived his faith daily, and set a great 
example for his children and grandchildren.

Funeral services with Reverend Terry Mims officiating will be at Emmanuel 
Baptist Church in Monroe, LA at 10:00 o'clock, Tuesday, July 1st, followed by 
interment at Red Wing Cemetery near Oak Grove, LA. Visitation will be Monday, 
June 30 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home 1200 Lamy Lane in Monroe from 5 to 7 pm.

Donations in memory of E.L. may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church. The family 
wishes to thank Louisiana Hospice, especially Natalie Ward, and the Northeast 
Louisiana War Veterans Home for their loving care.

He is survived by his two sons, Everette and wife Kay of Enterprise, AL, Larry 
and wife Donna of Corinth TX, and son-in-law Randy Jordan of Natchez, MS as well 
as seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 
his wife of 61 years, Effie and daughter Elaine Roper Jordan

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