James Elbert Roper Jr., age 64, of Easley, South Carolina, born January 2, 1956 went to be with our Lord on March 31, 2020. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late James Elbert Roper, Sr. and Willie Mae Gilstrap Roper.
He leaves behind a daughter Kayla Merck of Easley, South Carolina, two sons James Nathan Roper (Melissa) of Pickens, South Carolina and Brandon J. Roper of Easley, South Carolina. Also surviving are a brother Jeffrey Roper of Pickens, South Carolina and a sister Kathy Powell of Liberty, South Carolina.
Mr. Roper retired from a career in maintenance at Ortec and was a member of Elljean Baptist Church. He loved his family that include four loving and precious grandchildren Ithan Roper, Nevaeh Phillips, Savannah Moon and Gracey Merck. People knew him for his love of gardening and working in his yard. He was known as well for his great since of humor. He always wanted to bring a smile to a person's face.
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Roper family.
Online condolences may be sent to www.dillardfunerals.com
