Mike was born in Pickens County on February 22, 1949 to Mrs. Evelyn Christine Gilstrap Roper and the late Joseph Daniel "Joe" Roper. He spent his life serving others as a Paramedic for the Pickens County EMS where he retired in 2013. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam, and was a proud member of the American Legion. Mike was a true family man and was a member of Peter's Creek Baptist Church where he served as sound technician.
In addition to his loving wife, Mike is survived by his three children: Shawn Roper of Pickens, Travis Roper (Jensa) of Easley, and Deidra Roper of Pickens; a granddaughter: Maddison Roper of Easley; two brothers and two sisters: Janice Massingale (Calvin) of Easley, Gary Roper of Piedmont, Kenneth Roper of Easley, and Angela Roper of Cleveland, Tennessee.
In addition to his father, Mike was preceded in death by a brother: Ronnie Roper.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until 10:45 AM on Saturday, prior to the service, at Dillard Funeral Home.
The family is at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to either the Quilts of Valor Foundation Local Chapter: 2661 Earls Bridge Road, Easley, SC 29640; or to the Pickens County EMS: 216 L E C Rd, Pickens, SC 29671.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.