Merril Raper Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Merril Raper of Lake City, Florida, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Merril left this world on January 29, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merril Raper to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Noah Raper and Zada Hodges Raper. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Raper of Lake City; his children, Joseph (Melinda Howell), Susan Jolley of Lake City, Tammy Bell of Wellborn, Donna (Billy Carter), Carol Ann (Mike Townsend), Merril Raper Jr. of Lake City, Lillie Raper Porter of O'Brien, Mary (Kevin Burton), Byrda (Antoin Mitchell) and Sophia Raper (Faith Raper); and his sister Martha Sue Presley of Lake City. He is also survived by thirty six grandchildren, forty great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Live Oak First Assembly of God (13923 76th St, Live Oak, FL 32060). A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, February 1st 2025 at the Live Oak First Assembly Cemetery (13923 76th St, Live Oak, FL 32060).
