Justin Nicholas Roper

Justin Nicholas Roper age 31 of Smithville, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 of an apparent drowning at Center Hill Lake in Smithville. He was born November 26, 1983 to his parents, Robin Roper and Angie Green Chapman. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Pat Roper; aunt, Karen Lobb and uncle, Rick Roper. Justin was a member of the Webb’s Chapel United Methodist Church and was a woodworker. Survivors include his wife, Sheena Roper of Smithville; 3 step-children, Reese Shane George, Elizabeth Marie George, and Emily Paulette George; mother and step-father, Angie (Winton) Chapman of Murfreesboro; father and step-mother, Robin (Cathie) Roper of Hermitage; 1 brother, Ryan Patrick (Jackie) Roper of Murfreesboro; 1 nephew, Ryder Patrick Roper; maternal grandmother, Nelda Green of Orangeburg, SC; aunts, Marsha (Clay) Carpenter, Lisa (Jimmy) Davis, John (Ann) Roper, Patti (Glen) Pearson, and Roxanne (Mike) Douglas; cousin, Austin Davis. Mr. Roper’s family have chosen a cremation and there will be a Memorial Service 4:30 PM Friday, May 29, 2015 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation with the family will be on Friday 2:PM until the time of the Memorial Service at 4:30PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses, in memory of Justin. DeKalb Funeral Chapel in Smithville is in charge of the arrangements.