Edgar George Raper

THE LAMAR COUNTY ECHO, 18 Jun 1981...

Edgar Raper, 68, of 1020 Dickson Ave. died Saturday following a farm accident. A hydraulic lift mechanism failed on his tractor-towed shredder as Raper shredded grass near Lamar Point [Paint?].

According to Justice of the Peace Chester Oakes, Raper suffered no apparent injuries and speculated that a heart attack brought on by the mishap may have been the total cause of death.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, 16 June in the Gene Roden's Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Semple and the Rev. Merle Parker officiating. Burial was in Meadowbrook Cemetery with Gene Roden's Sons in charge of arrangements.

Edgar was born in Maxey, the son of Henry Luther Raper Sr and Etta Alice Moore of the Maxey community. He married Evy Lee Clarkson on 19 Apr 1935. He was a mechanic and a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife; son, Lawrence Ray Raper; daughter, Georgia (Billy) Weddle of Paris; brothers, Alton Marris Raper and Henry Luther Raper Jr., both of Powderly; sister, Sarah (Joe) Armstrong of Paris; and six grandchildren.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Apr 27 2022, 20:32:42 UTC