Charles Michael "Mike" Roper, died on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Caromont Healthcare in Gastonia, NC at the age of 67. Mike was born in Kings Mountain on July 18, 1949 to the late Ivy and Mamie King Roper. He was also preceded in death by sisters Lorena Falls, Mildred Shytles, Ivory Nolen, Mary Pearson, and bothers Paul Roper, Jimmy Roper, Junior Roper, and Nelson Roper. He retired from FMC Lithium Corporation after 40 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, old cars and spending time with his grandchildren.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 24 years, Gloria Oliver Roper, Kings Mountain, NC;

Daughter: Tina Roper White, Kings Mountain, NC;

Son: Charles "Eric" Roper and wife Heather, Kings Mountain, NC

Son: Steven Edison, Huntersville, NC

Sister: Margaret Payne

Brother: Don Roper

Grandchildren: Montana Holoway White, Aydin Scott Roper, Alexandra Edison, Sarah Edison, Michelle Johnson, Katelyn Edison

Great-grandchild: Camden Jordan

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 2:00 PM at Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Ricky Oliver officiating.

VISITATION: One hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

MEMORIALS: Cleveland/Rutherford Kidney Association, 1017 N Washington St, Shelby, NC 28150 and/or American Heart Association, 128 South Tryon Street, Suite 1588, Charlotte, NC 28202

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC