Obituary of Timothy Earl Roper

Timothy Earl Roper age 62 of Minneapolis, MN, left this earth to join his heavenly father on August 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. Timmy was born on July 31, 1962 in Canton, Mississippi, to Jessie Lee Roper and Mary Elizabeth Brooks (Roper/Young) and was the third of ten children. Timmy was loved by his family members and friends. 

Timmy is survived by a large family, his daughter, Rolanda Roper, his wife Yolanda Roper (Rodgers), his mother Mary Brooks, his brothers Jessie Roper, Larry Roper, Lennert (Nakiya) Roper, and Willie Brooks Jr., his sisters, Debbie Onafowokan, Mildred Roper, Michelle Love (significant other Quintin), Isis (Kamal) Buchanan as well as many nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Timmy lived his life in Canton, Mississippi, Gary, Indiana, and Minneapolis, Minnesota.  He was a resilient man and a hard worker.  He held different jobs helping others and doing maintenance work throughout his life. He had a great smile and a joyous laugh.  He enjoyed playing spades and dominos, watching football, reading the bible, and listening to music.  His greatest joy was his role as father to Rolanda.  They had many fun trips and outings that were filled with joy and laughter.

Timmy is preceded in death by his father, Jessie Lee Roper, paternal grandfather James Earl Roper, paternal grandmother Ora Lee Roper (Grant), maternal grandmother, Margie Young, maternal grandfather Onner Young and, his brother Donald Roper. 

In honoring Timmy’s life, memorial services will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Cremation Society of Minnesota-Minneapolis. Visitation 10:00-11:00, Memorial Service 11:00-12:00, and Burial at 1:00 at Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408. 

The family has asked that memorial contributions be made to his one and only daughter  Rolanda Roper at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rolanda-honor-her-father-timothys-legacy

Cashapp: RolandaRoper

Zelle:  rolandaroper10@gmail.com