William Mebane Raper

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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Bedford

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January 29, 2026

William Raper Obituary

William Mebane Raper, was born on October 28, 1947, in Newport News, VA to Jasper Mebane Raper and Lucille Harris. He passed away on Thursday, January 29th at his home in Bedford, VA after bravely battling mesothelioma.Bill had a distinguished... Read William Raper's Obituary