Frank Raper

Frank Raper, 62, of Salina, entered into the arms of his eternal father on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 in Salina, Oklahoma. He was born on March 31, 1950, the son of Ruth Raper. He enjoyed fishing and working on his truck. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and being involved with them in all their activities. He will be so missed by all who knew and loved him. Services for Frank will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 10, 2012 in the Euwasha Baptist Church in Kenwood, Oklahoma with Reverend Richard Budder officiating. Interment will be in the Euwasha Cemetery with Bud Squirrel, Alvin King, Skunk Littledave, Judge Littledave, Mark King and Gary Benge serving as casket bearers. Visitation will be held at Shipman's Funeral Home chapel from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Friday, November 9, 2012. To leave his family a personal message, please visit his web memorial at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shipman's Funeral Cremation Service. He is survived by his wife, Dolly Raper of the home; his father, Woody and wife Brenda Hair of Kenwood, Oklahoma; one son, John and wife Star Raper of Pryor, Oklahoma; three daughters, E - we and husband Forrest Gardner of Salina, Oklahoma, Liddie and husband Ed Richards of Kenwood, Oklahoma, and Sarah and husband Jason Pickup of Kenwood, Oklahoma; three brothers, Chris Scott of Kenwood, Oklahoma, George Hair of Kenwood, Oklahoma, and Nick Hair of Kenwood, Oklahoma; 1 sister, Beta and husband Billy Sapp of Kenwood, Oklahoma; One sister - in- law, Vivian Hair of Salina, Oklahoma; 10 grandchildren, Mariah, Madison, Elijah, Leah, Marisa, Mallori, Micah, Avery, Aniyah, and Deagen; numerous other relatives and friends. Frank is preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Raper; 2 brothers, Amos Hair and Butch Hair; 1 sister, Rebecca Leaf.

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