Johnnie Thomas “J.T.” Raper, 79, passed away  Saturday, October 26, 2013. A native of Nash County, he was the son of the late Johnnie Stanford Raper and Octavia Stancil Raper. He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Bryant Raper and sisters, Eunice Raper Newton and Evelyn Raper King.
He is survived by his son, Gregg Raper (Lori); daughter, Pam Jenkins (Wayne); four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Edna Raper Powell; brother, Kenneth Raper (Linda); sister-in-law, Helen Price Raper.
A service was held October 29, 2013 with Rev. Jacky Raper officiating. Burial  followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Free Will Baptist Church, P.O. Box 483, Rocky Mount NC 27802.
Arrangements by  Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.