Jimmy Franklin Raper

Jimmy Franklin Raper obituary, Tellico Plains, TN

Jimmy Franklin Raper

Jimmy Raper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Inc. - Madisonville on Feb. 14, 2024.

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Jimmy Franklin Raper, age 73, of Madisonville, passed away 10:18 A.M. Sunday, February 11, 2024 at his home. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Jimmy was a retired roofer.
Survivors, daughters, Barbara Raper, Amy Raper Bennett, Sons, Joe Raper, Shaun Raper, Grandsons, Matthew Bennett, Brandon Bennett, 7 great-grandchildren, Brother, James Mason, Several nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Gwendolyn Scott Raper, Mother, Irene Mason Raper, Father, George Raper, Sisters, Ruth Ashford, Geraldine Newman, Linda Poe, Brothers, Kenneth Raper, Danny Raper. A special "thank you" to U.T. Hospice and caregiver, Libby Schaffer.
Funeral 1 P.M. Thursday, Biereley-Hale Chapel. Interment Madisonville Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery. Family will receive friends 11 A.M. – 1 P.M. Thursday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.
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