Benny Roper -
Easley, SC
Julius Benson "Benny" Roper, 76, of 112 Pineknob Road, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at his home.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late Julius Earl and Ollie Louise Turner Roper, Mr. Roper retired from Blue Ridge Painting Co. after twenty-nine years of service and was a veteran of the Korean War having served with the US Air Force.
Surviving are his wife, Earline Holcombe Roper of the home; a son, Benny Ray Roper of Dallas, TX; a daughter, Patricia L. Spearman and her husband, Ala, of Easley; a half-sister, Vittiea Sheriff of Greenville; four grandchildren, Leslie Roper, Betty Laraine Roper, Bonnie Spearman, and Matthew Spearman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Roper was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.