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Charles Roper Obituary

Charles A. Roper, 56, died October 11, 2014. He was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Edgar Roper; two brothers, Donald and Robert. He is survived by his wife, Desiree D. Roper; daughter Tara (C.J.) Boynes; two brothers, Ronald Roper, Edgar Roper; two grandchildren, Savannah and Hunter. Memorial Celebration: 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Saturday, November 1, 2014, Rivers Retreat Center 14253 Hwy 190 Covington, LA 70433. Sign registry at lockettwilliams.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2014.

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October 31, 2014

Desiree, We are so saddened by the loss of Charlie. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Glenn and Lisa Gonzales

Kathy Baldini Stafford

October 30, 2014

I'm so sorry for this loss, I love you all

LEON and LOU DENNIS

October 23, 2014

To The Family of Charles Roper.He will be dearly missed by all.He so loved his family.We were glad to be a part of his life.When you all lived in Miss.,we got to see you more often. Tara was just a baby. He is now your angel.

Terrance Pitre

October 23, 2014

Charles in his resting place with the Lord. My prayers with the family.

Linda Roper

October 22, 2014

To Desiree, Tara, CJ, Edgar & Ronnie: my prayers are with u all & my heart hurts for The loss of Charles. I watched him grow into an awesome young man as a husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law & brother. You will be missed by many especially those two babies. I'm sure they will be having a family reunion in Heaven so Rest in Peace brother-in-law, Love U

Therese Martin Reddekopp

October 22, 2014

To the family of Charles, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him well in my grade level at St. Maurice. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Ann Abadie Simms

October 22, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Prayers sent to you and your family. It is so hard to lose a parent no matter how old....treasure all the traditions and memories he gave all of you and so many others that were privileged to know him.

Maris Dean

October 22, 2014

Prayers ^ sympathy go out to the Family of Charles. May he now rest easy with the Lord.

October 22, 2014

So sorry to hear about your loss may god give you strength for you & your family. he will always be on your mind & in your heart.

Edgar Roper

October 22, 2014

As my brother and best friend I will always have the memories of us growing up together,sharing and doing so many things together and seeing you become such a loving and caring husband, father and grandfather-you will be missed but will always remain in our thoughts and prayers-may you rest in peace.

October 15, 2014

So sorry about your loss. May God's Word be your source of strength.

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