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Donald Roop Obituary

Donald Ray Roop, 76, of Roanoke, born July 23, 1932, to John and Hattie Roop, passed away September, 26, 2008. During his life, he was in the 82nd Airborne Rangers for five years and served two tours in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Medea E. Roop and granddaughter, Angela Chase. He is survived by his wife, Carol S. Roop; daughter, Yonna R. Hamilton and husband, Tyler W. Hamilton; son, Leonard R. Roop and wife, Deidre L. Roop; sisters, Anna E. Sowers, Sandra J. Salvat, Rose Roop; brother, John W. Roop; as well as special friends, Jake and Violet Bailey; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2008, at Lotz Salem Chapel. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2008.

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Sally White

September 29, 2008

Yonna,
We were so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. I know how much you will miss him. Just know we are thinking about you.

Deborah Morgan

September 28, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. Ray Roop was a good man and he will be missed.

Judy Psathas

September 28, 2008

So sorry for your loss but I know Ray is in a better place and his memory lives on.

Diana Kline

September 28, 2008

Dearest Carol & family,
I am Diana Kline(Fry) and we lived across the street from you at 1016 Carson Street in Radford.I have fond memories of Yonna & Leonard *sorry I cant remember Tyler being there* (But God bless you,Tyler).You had what seemed to be the perfect family,and were blessed with such wonderful parents.I think of you often,and couldnt beleive my eyes when I read your daddy/husband had passed.Carol,I always looked up to you,and Yonna & Leonard, I envied you so very much.May God bless you all in this time of loss.I know you had a good daddy,and he wouldnt want you to be sad.Rejoice in his new heavenly home.You have our sincerest sympathy.
Big hugs,Diana Fry Dalton Kline and family
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(Bruce & Sherry[Fry], & daughters)

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