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THOMAS P.T. ROPER
2008
Overview
T.P. graduated from Petersburg High School and the University of Virginia and served in the Army during World War II. Following the war, T.P. joined the family-owned business, Roper Brothers Lumber Company. T.P. served primarily as vice president of purchasing until his retirement in 1981 after 36 years. He was a gifted listener and facilitator. A fifth-generation Petersburg resident, T.P. was active at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church. He served on the Vestry and headed the Stewardship drive for two years. He sang in the choir for many years, was president of the Men's Club one year and served as a Lay Shepherd. He was very compassionate, donning an apron to help feed the homeless locally, and contributing generously to education and to help relief suffering. A Distinguished Fellow of the Rotarians, he had nearly perfect attendance after joining in 1948, whether he was at home, in Marathon, Fla., or visiting in another community. T.P. had a lifelong passion for dancing.
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GateHouse Media, Inc
