William Roop

William A. "Billy" Roop, 69 of Colonial Heights, passed away Monday June 9, 2014 at the Colonial Heights Health Care Center after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Archie C. and Louise J. Roop. Bill retired from PPG Industries, and was also employed for many years with Martin's Toyota and Oldsmobile in Colonial Heights as a sales representative. He is survived by his wife Beth; sister, Deloris R. Caraveo and husband, Art of Bakersfield, California; step-sons, Forest Kemp and wife Faith, and Mathew Kemp and wife Leslie; four step grandchildren, Zachary, Mackenzie, Lexy Kemp Fisher, and Madison Kemp. The family would like to thank the medical team at Chippenham Medical Center, as well as the Colonial Heights Health Care Center for their loving care. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday June 13, 2014 in the Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory 2033 Boulevard with the Reverend Rose Ellen Young and the Reverend James Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park Prince George, Virginia. The family will receive friends Thursday June 12, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Colonial Heights/Petersburg SPCA P.O. Box 1174 Petersburg, Virginia 23804. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. Visitation Thursday June 12, 2014, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Colonial Heights Chapel Click for Map and Directions Funeral Service Friday June 13, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Colonial Heights Chapel Click for Map and Directions Interment to follow in Friday June 13, 2014 at Southlawn Memorial Park Click for Map and Directions