OBITUARY — Dewey Ray Loper

DEWEY RAY LOPER

Dec. 13, 1954-Sept. 21, 2025

Funeral services for Dewey Ray Loper, 70, of Waynesboro, will be at 10 
a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 205 from Crossroads Baptist Church in 
Strengthford, with Brother Ronnie Jones officiating the service and 
Brother Kris Parker assisting at the graveside. Visitation will from 5-9 
p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025 from the Parlor of Freeman Funeral Home. 
In addition, a brief viewing will take place at the church starting at 9 
a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025.

Following the funeral service, interment will take place at Crossroads 
Cemetery.

Born in Waynesboro on Monday, Dec. 13, 1954, he grew up in the Beat Four 
community. He made his living as a Truck Driver, Heavy Machine Operator 
and Mechanic — proudly carrying on the hardworking legacy of the Loper 
family name.

He died on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. at Wayne General 
Hospital.

He loved his daily visits to Quickway to grab a bite to eat and give the 
ladies there a hard time. He will be remembered for his laughter and 
sense of humor, his deep love for his family and the friendships he 
cherished throughout his life.

He is survived by his children and their respective spouses, Cain and 
Dora Loper, Boone and Amy Loper and Kasi Pugh; his stepdaughter and her 
spouse, Holly and Timathy Sherman; his grandchildren and their 
respective spouses, Dylan and Svanah Pugh, Damon and Faith Holcomb 
Loper, Payge and Austin Davis, Jake and Jaden Loper, Wyatt Pugh, 
Carleigh Claire Loper, Cooper Sherman, Trace Loper, Kenzi Loper, Cali 
Loper and Kolter Loper; 11 great-grandchildren; his siblings and their 
respective spouses, Gloria Jean and Leonard Langley, Hance C. "Buddy" 
Loper, Jr., Dian McIlwain and Jamie and Dorris "Tug" Loper; a host of 
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and his lifelong friend and his 
spouse, Robin "Boober" and Sharon Busby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hance C. and Merle Loper; and 
his son, Ryan Loper.

Serving as pallbearers will be Dylan Pugh, Damon Loper, Jake Loper, 
Wyatt Pugh, Matt Loper and Robin "Boober" Busby. Honorary pallbearer 
will be Nathan Loper.

The family extends an invitation to friends and loved ones to join them 
in honoring and celebrating the life of Mr. Dewey Ray Loper.

An online guestbook can be signed at www.freemanfh.com.

Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.