Thomas Allen Roop's Obituary
Thomas Allen Roop, age 80, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, died on June 28, 2023, in Fayetteville. He was born on Jul 5, 1942, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to Royal Allen Roop and Martha Davis Roop. Thomas graduated from Pine Bluff High School and attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He moved back to Pine Bluff and went to work for International Paper Company until his retirement. Thomas married Annette Busch on February 27, 1965, in Pine Bluff. He was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves for many years. They attended Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Don Roop; and sister, Anne Reed.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 58 years, Annette; son, Thomas “Mark” Roop and wife Marie of Fayetteville; and grandson, Michael Roop.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 3, 2023, at Mount Comfort Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.
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