Rev Bobby

Rev. Bobby "Bob" Ray Raper, 63, of Apison went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, alongside his wife, Mary "Sis" Raper from injuries received in the tornado.Bob served as pastor at East View Chapel in Meigs County and also ministed to the inmates at Hamilton County Corrections Center.He also performed many wedding ceremonies at The Wedding Chapel in Ringgold, Ga.He was a self-employed stone mason and was a veteran of Vietnam serving in the both the U.S. Army and Air Force.He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Ersie Crowder Davis Raper and three half brothers. Survivors are four children; four adopted children; two stepchildren; two brothers; one half brother; three sisters; two half sisters, several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held Sunday at 4 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. Bob Dasal officiating.Burial for Mr. and Mrs. Raper will follow the service at Plowman Cemtery.Memorial contributions may be made to East View Chapel.Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.The family will receive friends today from 4-8 pm and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.