Celebrating the life of
Larry W. Raper
August 16, 1945 - October 04, 2013
Savannah, Georgia - Larry Wayne Raper passed away suddenly on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Candler Hospital at the age of 68. Larry was born in Marion, North Carolina and joined the Navy at a young age. After several years in the Navy he began working for Babcock and Wilcox, Barberton, Ohio, where he started as a welder and worked his way up into management.
Upon retiring he moved to Savannah, Georgia. He returned to work, this time at Oglethorpe Mall, Savannah, Georgia in their security department. He retired for the second time a couple of years ago.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion, and his daughter Karen Leach.
He is survived by his daughter, Fiona Burky and son-in-law, Thomas Burky, who currently reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2013 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel, 4605 Hwy. 80 East, Savannah, Georgia 31410. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
To the family of Mr. Raper, Although I did not personally know your dear loved on, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest sympathy to your family. Long ago the faithful man Job asked if an able bodied man died could he live again. The comforting answer is yes. Our God, the creator, yearns to bring back those who have died Job 14:13-15 May this and other promises recorded in God's word the Bible continue to comfort you and your family.
- Mrs. Khan, , GA
Dear Friends Fiona and Tom, it is with sincere heartfelt agape that Cleo and I share for you our prayers at this time of remembrance, sadness, separation for a time, and celebration. Your Dad was assuredly a profound figure in your lives as you each walk so very closely with the Lord, and we do understand this separation to be a difficult season in your lives. May you know peace at the sure comfort of your Dad's transition to the next plane waiting patiently until you may embrace him again in glory. God keep you, comfort you, uphold you, and make His face to shine upon you in this time for grieving. In this we pray, Mark and Cleo
- Mark Ridder, Lakewood, CO
I am so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. I worked in the Mall Office with Larry for many years and he was such a nice person. My heart goes out to his family.
- Judy Field, Savannah, GA
Larry will be truly missed. MR.
- Mariangelica Rodriguez, Pooler, GA
Larry was such a nice guy. I will miss him greatly.
- Erin Chase, Savannah, GA
Dee and I are so sad to learn of Larry's death. We had such a good time when he came to visit in the spring, and we were looking forward to coming to Savannah soon to see him. He was a warm loving brother and he will be dearly missed.
- Bernie Raper, Evansville, IN
Our condolences to family and friends. All are in our prayers.
- Eric & Mary Lamoray, Sanford, FL
Dear Tom and Fiona, you have my deepest sympathy, and I will keep you in my prayers. God bless you.
- Sundee Hinchliffe, Arlington, TX
Many thoughts and prayers for you, his family, at this very difficult time.
- Barbara Burky, Dalton, OH
To the Family for Larry, I am a friend of Bob Busson and had the pleasure of meeting Larry and staying at his home several times. He couldn't have been a better host. I enjoyed his dog while I visited and also was able to have him over to my home when he visited Bob and his sister in Ohio last year. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
- Joe Casto, Marshallville, OH
We will both deeply miss you, dad. We wish we could have had more time with you but the Lord had other plans. One day we'll all be together again. Love you lots!! Hugs and kisses!!
- Fiona and Tom, Burleson, TX
To the family of Mr. Raper, Although I did not personally know your dear loved on, I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest sympathy to your family. Long ago the faithful man Job asked if an able bodied man died could he live again. The comforting answer is yes. Our God, the creator, yearns to bring back those who have died Job 14:13-15 May this and other promises recorded in God's word the Bible continue to comfort you and your family.
- Mrs. Khan, , GA
Dear Friends Fiona and Tom, it is with sincere heartfelt agape that Cleo and I share for you our prayers at this time of remembrance, sadness, separation for a time, and celebration. Your Dad was assuredly a profound figure in your lives as you each walk so very closely with the Lord, and we do understand this separation to be a difficult season in your lives. May you know peace at the sure comfort of your Dad's transition to the next plane waiting patiently until you may embrace him again in glory. God keep you, comfort you, uphold you, and make His face to shine upon you in this time for grieving. In this we pray, Mark and Cleo
- Mark Ridder, Lakewood, CO
I am so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. I worked in the Mall Office with Larry for many years and he was such a nice person. My heart goes out to his family.
- Judy Field, Savannah, GA
Larry will be truly missed. MR.
- Mariangelica Rodriguez, Pooler, GA
Larry was such a nice guy. I will miss him greatly.
- Erin Chase, Savannah, GA
Dee and I are so sad to learn of Larry's death. We had such a good time when he came to visit in the spring, and we were looking forward to coming to Savannah soon to see him. He was a warm loving brother and he will be dearly missed.
- Bernie Raper, Evansville, IN
Our condolences to family and friends. All are in our prayers.
- Eric & Mary Lamoray, Sanford, FL
Dear Tom and Fiona, you have my deepest sympathy, and I will keep you in my prayers. God bless you.
- Sundee Hinchliffe, Arlington, TX
Many thoughts and prayers for you, his family, at this very difficult time.
- Barbara Burky, Dalton, OH
To the Family for Larry, I am a friend of Bob Busson and had the pleasure of meeting Larry and staying at his home several times. He couldn't have been a better host. I enjoyed his dog while I visited and also was able to have him over to my home when he visited Bob and his sister in Ohio last year. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
- Joe Casto, Marshallville, OH
We will both deeply miss you, dad. We wish we could have had more time with you but the Lord had other plans. One day we'll all be together again. Love you lots!! Hugs and kisses!!
- Fiona and Tom, Burleson, TX
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

