Bobby Joe Raper

Background

Raper, Bobby Joe was born on February 9, 1933 in McKinney, Texas, United States. Son of Roy S. and Grace Lorene (McIrvin) Raper.

Education

Student public schools, McKinney.

Career

With Braniff Airlines, 1956, maintenance quality control inspector. Member Irving City Council, since 1972, mayor, since 1981. With United States Navy, 1951-1955.

Achievements

• Bobby Joe Raper has been listed as a noteworthy airlines company executive, mayor by Marquis Who's Who.

Religion

Through The Lord’s Supper, or Holy Communion, the bread and cup symbolize the broken body and shed blood offered by Christ recall God’s great love for people; as they did for the disciples on the eve of Christ’s crucifixion.

Membership

Member Irving (Texas) City Council, 1972, mayor, 1981.Served with United States Navy, 1951-1955.

Connections

Married Vennie Ann Thompson, February 17, 1956. Children: Risa Jo, Gayla Deann, Wade.

Father:

Roy South. Raper

Mother:

Grace Lorene (McIrvin) Raper

Spouse:

Vennie Ann Thompson

child:

Risa Jo Raper

child:

Wade Raper

child:

Gayla Deann Raper