Larry M. Loper

Funeral services for Mr. Larry M. Loper will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Newton County Funeral Home South with Bro. Lin Chesney officiating. Interment will follow at Pine Bluff Baptist Church with Newton County Funeral Home South in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Loper, 69, of Newton, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Anderson Regional Medical Center of Meridian.

Mr. Loper retired after 40 years as a lineman with Mississippi Power Company. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was affectionately known as "Papa" by his nine grandchildren, who he loved dearly. "Powerman" was always known to be the same person in all situations, no matter who he was around. With his quick wit and sense of humor, to know him was to love him. He was a father figure and role model to many kids, co-workers, and family.

He is survived by his wife, Lynda Loper; children, Jennifer Bailey (Al), Bubba Loper, Heather Bounds (Joe), Laurie McGehee, and step-daughter, Shannon Wyatt (Wade). Grandchildren, Gavin and Griffin Bailey; Gunnar and Zander Bounds; Garrett Loper; Danielle, Jesse, and Cierra McGehee; and Braxton Wyatt. Sisters, Linda Cooksey (Ottis), Lisa Gordon (Walter), brother, Randy Loper (Beverly); sister in law, Judy Griffin, and brother in law, Mike Boone; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The "Dog Whisperer" is also survived by his 19 hunting hounds.

He is preceded in death by his first wife, Sylvia Loper; parents Robert and Carlean Loper; and sister Robbie Boone.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Clanton, Johnny Collins, Stevie Lynn Smith, Rayphord Bounds, Jimmy McDowell and Larry Gressett. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Mississippi Power Company.

The family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Foundation in lieu of flowers.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.  Friday, June 1, 2018 at Newton County Funeral Home-South.