James  Davis "J.D." Loper

Mr. James Davis “J.D.” Loper, 86, a native and resident of Washington County, Alabama passed away Friday, August 22, 2014 at his home. He was a Sergeant in the United States Air Force during World War II and during that time played exhibition baseball in Japan. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post #164. He retired as a building superintendent at KBR and enjoyed gardening, hunting and sports in his spare time. Left to cherish his memory is wife of 61 years, Shirley J. Loper; children, James Robert Loper, Carolyn M. Barnard, Kenneth L. Loper, Alfred R. Loper and Elizabeth L. Nelson; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Pat Loper; other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until the 11 am funeral service on Monday, August 25, 2014 at Freeman Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Helveston officiating. Interment will be in Charity Chapel Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home – Citronelle, Alabama.