Roy Casper

DONGOLA, Ill. -- Roy Casper, 66, of Dongola died Sunday, April 6, 2003, at his home.

He was born April 13, 1936, in Perks, Ill., son of Homer and Ivah Eddleman Casper. He and Carol Churchill were married Aug. 30, 1958.

Casper was owner/operator of Casper Trucking. He previously was foreman at Johnson County Asphalt in Red Bud, Ill. He was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church in Perks.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Alan Casper of Jonesboro, Ill., Jeff Casper of Ullin, Ill.; six grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, a grandson, two sisters, and a brother.

Friends may call at Crain Funeral Home in Dongola from 5 to 8 p.m. today, and until time of service Wednesday.

The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Enloe Clemons officiating. Burial will be in Meisenheimer Cemetery.