Roger Lee Carper, 71 of Grayson, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his residence.
Roger was born on Sunday, September 6, 1953 in Grayson, Kentucky, son of the late Frank Carper and Laura Messer Carper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Janet Skaggs, Carter City, three brothers, James Carl Carper, Bill Carper, and John David Carper, one sister in law, Mary Carper and two brothers in law, Dallas Claxon and Robert Williams.
Roger is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pat Parker Carper, two sons, Zachary (Hannah) Carper of Ashland and Derrick (Kem) Carper of Columbus Ohio, three grandchildren, Laurie, Quinton and Kellen. Also surviving, two brothers, Lovell (Debbie) Carper, Michael (Elsie) Carper both of Grayson and one sister, Shirley Williams, Cannonsburg, Kentucky, one brother in law, Robert Skaggs and one sister in law, Dottie Carper.
Roger was retired from CSX Railroad, Russell, Kentucky. He was a member of the Carter Christian Church.
Roger enjoyed watching the Kentucky Wildcats in person or on TV but his biggest enjoyment was spending time with his grandchildren.
At his request a private memorial service will be held at a later time.
Donations may be made to Hospice Care Center, 1480 Carter Avenue, Ashland, Kentucky, 41101.
Grayson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Roger Lee Carper.
