Ricky Darrell RAPER

McMinnville resident and McMinn County, TN native Ricky Darrell Raper, age 51, was born July 11, 1959 and died September 12, 2010 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. A mechanic, he was the son of the late Arndell and Ruby Johnson Raper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Raper and sister, Patricia Raper. He is survived by four sisters, Gayle Chrisman of Riceville, TN, Jan Breeden of Tullahoma, TN, Marcia Moore of Sevierville, TN and Ginger Latham of McMinnville; brother, Mike Raper of Sevierville ,TN and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service and interment was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Laurel Creek Cemetery in Van Buren County, TN with Terry Burks officiating.