Paul A. Roper age 79 of Kings Mountain, NC went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2016 at Testa Family Hospice House. He was born July 15, 1936 in Cleveland Co. NC. He was son of the late William Ivy and Mamie King Roper. In addition to his parents he was proceeded in death by brothers; Junior Roper, Nelson Roper, and Jimmy Roper, sisters; Lorena Roper Falls, Ivory Roper Nolen, Mary Ruth Roper Pearson, and former wife; Annie Ruth Essary Roper. He was a retired maintenance employee from Haywood Pool and Foote Mineral. He served in the United States Army stationed in Berlin, Germany. He was a member of Grace Methodist Church and He loved gardening, going to the Flea Market, and lawn mowers. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

SURVIVORS: Significant Other: JoAnne Truett, Kings Mtn. NC

Daughters: Paula Williams and husband Terry, Kings Mtn. NC

Tammy Wright and husband Robert, Kings Mtn. NC

4 Grandchildren: Chad Wright and wife Rebekah, Heather Allen and husband Brad, Kelly Williams, and Lindsey Wright.

3 Great Grandchildren: Caleb Wright, Ruby Grace Wright, and Skyler Williams.

Brothers: Donald Roper, Kings Mtn. NC

Michael Roper and wife Gloria, Kings Mtn. NC

Sisters: Margaret Payne, Kings Mtn. NC

Mildred Shytle and husband Tom, Blacksburg, SC

GRAVESDIE SERVICE WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS PROVIDED BY THE MARINE CORP LEAGUE FOOTHILLS DETACHMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery Wednesday, March 23, 2016 2:00 P.M. Dr. John Sloan, officiating.

VISITATION: 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 23, 2016 prior to the service at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County 951 Wendover Heights Drive Shelby, NC 28150

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA