Donald Gene Roper was born to Luke and Annie Roper on March 17, 1956. Donald affectionately called "Nat" was an ambitious man desiring great things in his lilfe, with his ministry, and with his family, whom he loved dearly.
Nat lived a full life which included joining the United States Marine Corp at the tender age of 17. The Marines made an indelible impression on him which positively contributed to the great man that he became.
Nat accepted Christ as an adult and he and his wife, Gladys shared a life of ministry together which included shepherding a church in California for several years.
Nat completed his earthly journey on September 23, 2007 after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Luke Roper, and his brother, Ray Anthony Roper.
Nat leaves to cherish his memory his beloved mother, Annie M. Roper, wife Gladys Roper; brother, Willie L. (Diana) Douglas; sister, Clara R. Hardin; children, Keisha, his children with Shirley Moody Roper, Donald G., II, (Donyetta) Jones (James), D'Ante, and Dominick; and a host of nieces , nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, September 29, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. - Nelms Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.