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Elder Billy Joe Loper

1939 - 2013

Elder Billy Joe Loper obituary, 1939-2013, Perkinston, MS

BORN

1939

DIED

2013

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Elder Loper Obituary

Elder Billy Joe Loper

Perkinston, MS

Elder Billy Joe Loper, 74, of Perkinston, died November 6, 2013, at residence. He was a member of Sunflower Baptist Church, Baptist Minister and served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mary (Ross) Loper; four brothers, Herschel Loper, Terrell Loper, Wenson Loper and Jeff Loper; sister, Maxine Parker.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol Ladner Loper of Perkinston; three children, Steven Loper and his wife Shannon of Parsons, Tennessee, Pam Nelson and her husband Daniel of Tylertown, Mississippi and Shelton Loper and his wife Misty of Biloxi, Mississippi; five grandchildren, Jordan and Daulton Loper, Macey, Anna and Joseph Nelson; three sisters, Mary Parker of Zion, Illinois, Charline Smith of Picayune, Mississippi and Myrna Rouse of Perkinston and one brother, Lamar Loper of Perkinston, Mississippi.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2013 at Sunflower Baptist Church with burial to follow in Sunflower Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00 p.m. until Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Sunflower Baptist Church. Moore Funeral Home in Wiggins is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the online register at www.moorefuneralservices.com



Published by Hattiesburg American on Nov. 10, 2013.
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Bro Loper I never had the privilege of meeting you, but heard of the wonderful man of God you were. I wish I had the pleasure of hearing you preach. Praying for your precious wife Carol, may God hold her hand and help her through these sorrowful days ahead. God bless you Carol.

Linda Walker

November 12, 2013

Bro Loper was definitely a blessing to Longview Baptist Church. My entire family loved him dearly. I loved to hear him preach. I will see him again one day.

Lynn Kirby

November 12, 2013

Daniel powell

November 11, 2013

Memories will always be
cherished,remembering you
and the family.
God Bless!

Terrill and Virginia Eaton

November 11, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

JANET AL-ABBODI

November 11, 2013

Ms. Carol Im so sorry for the loss of Bro BJ. I have a lot of memories of your family as a child and a BIG THANKS for always seeing that I had a way to and from church. His legacy was big in the Sunflower community and will always live on. May God give the family strength and comfort for your days to come! Love to you all

Kelli McGee

November 11, 2013

Praying for the entire family...he was a great man and is in a much better place than us...love ya

Linda Reid

November 11, 2013

Prayers for all the family.

Marion Green

November 11, 2013

My Dear Friend so sorry for your loss, praying for you and your family.

Judy Riddle

November 11, 2013

cecil phillips

November 11, 2013

With love

November 10, 2013

Sending you my deepest sympathy..... You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.... Billy Joe is certainly in a better place and I am sure the angels are singing!!! Love to you Carol.

Kim Nero Gotz

November 10, 2013

Bro. Billy Joe (Poppa to us) married us over 10 years ago. He counciled with us before hand and I can still hear him say, "Marriage is not to be taken lightly. I don't want to hear of y'all in a month or two or years from now calling it quits. You hear Daniel?" . He probably would have taken us behind the wood shed! He always had something funny to say but he was serious as well. He was a great man of God and will be truly missed. We love you Poppa and will see you again. Love you Meme and family!

Amanda Overstreet

November 10, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss!

Valarie Stewart

November 10, 2013

We think a lot about you, courage for you and family

Monique Navez

November 10, 2013

To the Loper family my heart and prayers are with you .Billy Joe was a good customer of mine for a number of years but more than that he was a valued friend .we shared a lot of good deer hunting and fishing stories . May God Bless your family at this time Steve Ryals

November 10, 2013

my heart and prayers are with you Carol and all the family

Bernadette Navez

November 10, 2013

So sorry for your loss he will be sadely misses just remember all the good times you have had over the last 50 years

November 10, 2013

Carol and Family, Thoughts and prayers in your time of sorrow. May God Bless you and your Family.

Cindy Batzel

November 9, 2013

May he now sit among the angels..my deepest condolences to you and your family

Janelle Denny

November 9, 2013

May the Lord Bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow, Mr Loper is now with his Father, our Lord.

Karen Morgan-Nations

November 9, 2013

my heart and prayers are with you Carol and all the family

Betty Barrett

November 9, 2013

Carol & Family,
Prayers go out to you all. Words are never easy during a time like this. You are in my thoughts & heart as you face the road ahead. May the many memories you share of BJ comfort you as time passes.May The Grace of God be with you.Love you.

cathy scarmack

November 9, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss Carol. My prayers to you and your family.

Doyle Ladnier

November 8, 2013

Remembering your great love story today and always.

Norma Morgan Moses

November 8, 2013

May the good Lord bless you and your family in your time of loss, Carol.

Mary Alice Jones

November 8, 2013

May God comfort your hearts. We learned to love and appreciate Bro. BJ as a pastor and friend. Praying for you and your family during this time.

Ricky & Ann (Sellers) Ingram

November 8, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tammy Ladner McClung

November 8, 2013

God Bless you all

Dewitt & Geneva Faler

November 8, 2013

Sorry for your loss Sis. Carol,
He will be greatly missed.

Eld. & Mrs. Douglas Barber

November 8, 2013

Mrs. Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family. God Bless you all

Wanda Parker

November 8, 2013

Sorry for your loss. My sympathies and prayers to the family.

Iris Toche

November 8, 2013

My deepest sympathies for your loss of Billy Joe. We met on facebook & became friends. You have shared lots of stories about your family and I'm hoping that the good memories will be a comfort to you while you grieve this loss. Know that I'm keeping you & your family in my thoughts and prayers.

TAMMIE Savini

November 8, 2013

God bless you all! Love and Hugs!

Larry and Denise Pace

November 8, 2013

all my prayers.

ward toche

November 8, 2013

Love and prayers, Edyth Lott Baer

November 8, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.. Sue & Chuck Adams

November 8, 2013

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