Mr. Gary Lane Roop

Mr. Gary Lane Roop age 63, of Lansing, left this world praising the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at his home. Mr. Roop was born on December 11, 1952 in Grayson County, VA to Elihue and Grace Roop. He was preceded in death by his parents,and sister Patty Roop. Mr. Roop enjoyed hunting and fishing. Gary took great pride in his roofing work, always making sure everything was done right. He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Tuckerdale Baptist Church by Rev. Charles McCoy, Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Tom Graybeal. Burial will follow in Graham Cemetery by Rev. Larry Shepherd. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Roop is survived by: wife, Rita Graham Roop, one daughter, Janie Greer of Lansing, son, Lee Roop and wife Ella of Kernersville, five sisters, Maxine Roop, Ethel Mae McCoy and husband Charles both of Lansing, Betty Bennett and husband Herman, Letha Day and husband Lloyd both of West Jefferson, Mary Graybeal and husband Tom of Warrensville, two brothers, Cecil Roop and wife Linda of Mouth Of Wilson, Charles Roop and wife Betty of Lansing, two grandchildren, Chetola Darlene Greer, Lincoln Henry Roop, mother in-law, Mary Graham of Lansing. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to the family, c/o Badger Funeral Home, 300 North Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28640.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Roop's arrangements.

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