Vernon Roop

Vernon L. Roop BRISTOL, Tenn. Vernon L. Roop, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at his residence. Vernon was born Dec. 16, 1934, in Floyd County, Va., a son of the late Dalton L. and Lena Manna Roop. He had lived in the Bristol area, for the past 50 years, where he had retired from the Moore's Potato Chip plant. Mr. Roop was U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minros Meredith Roop; and a daughter, Deborah Lee Roop. Survivors include: his son, Tim Roop; sister, Betty Lou Million; step-sister, Peggy Lancaster. The funeral service for Mr. Roop will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at the graveside, in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens with Rev. Frank Osborne officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Online condolences may by registered by visiting www.weaverfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home.