Herbert Lee Roper, 65, of 309 Stephens Street, Raeford passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 in Pinehurst.
He was employed with Burlington Industries and the Town of Aberdeen for a number of years.
He is survived by his lifelong friend, Lib McCrimmon of Aberdeen; two daughters, Shekeeta (Brady) and Katrina McCrimmon, both of Aberdeen; five grandchildren, Savion, James and Cyndee Roper and Savannah and Keiosha McCrimmon; one brother, David Roper; seven sisters, Carolyn, Doris, Jennie Belle (Roy), Francis (Frank) Roper and Bessis Harris, all of Raeford; and Mary (Cat) Davis and Ruth Armstrong of Jersey City, New Jersey.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 11 at Jones and Little Funeral Home, 200 Benjamin Street, Aberdeen with Elderess Mary Baldwin of Mt. Lebanon Church of God officiating. A Family Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home.
Burial will follow at Buffalo springs Cemetery in Raeford.