Dr. Larry Wayne Raper

Dr. Larry Wayne Raper obituary, Hartselle, AL

Dr. Larry Wayne Raper

Larry Raper Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peck Funeral Home - Hartselle on Aug. 26, 2022.

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A Graveside Funeral service and Interment, for Dr. Larry Wayne Raper, 73, will be Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 3:30 PM at Roselawn Cemetery with Bro. Jessie Banks officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Peck Funeral Home.
Dr. Raper died on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital. He was born June 11, 1949, in Morgan County, to John Franklin Raper and Luvercy Francis Raper.
He was employed by the Morgan County School System, as an Inclusion Teacher for SPE working primarily at A.P. Brewer High School, prior to his retirement. He was Baptist in his faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: John Jr., Ruby Raper and Irene Staggs.
Survivors include
Wife of 52 years -
Sandra Day Raper
Sons -
Shawn Raper (Kelley)
Shane Raper (Julie)
John Raper (Alaina)
Five Grandchildren-
Jessie Banks (Jessica),
Christopher Raper (McKayla),
Kobe Raper, Maggie Raper and Carter Raper.
One Great Granddaughter-
Millie Banks
Brother -
Garry Raper (Linda)
Pallbearers will be Gary Dobbs, Kenny Duke, Chris Raper, Kobe Raper, Carter Raper and Keith Slater.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Garry Raper, Ronnie Williams, Royce Turney, Jay Patterson, Tony Morgan, Joel Gurley and Gerrald Couey.
Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)
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