Claude C. Roper, Jr., 70, of Stanton, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, in a Stanton nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Westside Church of Christ in Midland with Don Mitchell, officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, April 23, 2010, at the funeral home.He was born on July 1, 1939, in Lynn County, Texas and married Barbara Worley on September 9, 1960 in Hart Camp, Texas. She preceded him in death on March 31, 2010.Claude worked for Farmer's Home Administration for a number of years. He came to Stanton in 1973 and had worked at First National Bank in Stanton for several years. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed keeping his yard.He was a member of Westside Church of Christ.Survivors include two daughters, Renee Nix of Stanton and Pam Suitt of Ft. Laurderdale, Florida; one sister, Linda Stell of Lubbock; and an uncle and aunt, J. B. and Ruby Rackler of Post.He was also preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Virgie Rackler Roper; and one sister, Nelda Goodnight.The family suggests memorials be made to Crossroads Hospice, 421 Main St., Big Spring, Texas 79720 or to Westside Church of Christ, 4410 W. Illinois Ave., Midland, Texas 79703.Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,