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My heartfelt condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in the knowledge that God promises to end all suffering. Before long, God will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things (will) have passed away.”(Rev. 21:3,4). May this promise from God give you comfort now and a real hope for the future. My deepest sympathy.

Mr Raper will be missed by all the ladies at Med Emporium in Norfolk.He was a great customer for many years and always had great stories to tell us.

Paul Raper was reared in Berkley (Norfolk, Va. ) and was one of the kindest people I knew. He attended the Berkley Social each year and several times I took him home to Norfolk after the Social. Visited me often when I was in the hospital at DePaul. He will be greatly missed by many! RIP Paul

Mr. Raper..loved the children...The children at St.pius enjoyed him reading to them. Mr. Raper was one of kind man. He will be missed. Our prayers are with the family. Love Jody Bowman and family

A true gentleman and community servant. Everlasting peace and life is his reward!

Paul was a great friend to me when I first joined Blessed Sacrament a few years ago. He always encouraged me to join the Ministries of the church. He made sure that my name was always listed everywhere. He was a teacher like me and we always enjoyed talking about the latest book. He was a true educator. I will miss my dear friend and colleague. Rest in peace!

Will Miss Him.....

Mr. Raper volunteered for years at St. Pius X School 2x a week. He made games for my Social Studies students and was a major help in my Social Studies and Religion classes, working with small groups, and helping me challenge the students. We considered ourselves a team, and the students were better off for having known and worked with him. He epitomized the virtues of being a Christian gentleman and left a mark on hundreds of St. Pius students. He was also my friend; well done and God rest.

I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Rapers’ passing. He was my 8th grade teacher at Christ The King. Mr. Raper was such a great guy and I am fortunate to have shared in a couple of funny episodes with him (especially one concerning a large rubber spider!). I learned more than just the course subject matter from him. His kindness and example always taught honesty, humor, integrity and how a good man should act. I’m thankful to have known him.

Mr. Raper would always look out for my class growing up. Always read for us and teach us little lessons. I have thought about you years after leaving holy trinity. I hope you are happy in heaven as happy as you made everybody here on earth.

Me. Raper was in my life for 8yrs while he taught at Holy Trinity. He taught me about Jamestown, taught me how to be a good person, taught me that I had talent, showed me that I could be anything I wanted and do anything. He always was honest with me and put me in my place if I was being a typical teenager. Most importantly he was my drama teacher. He always pushed me and believed in me and supported me. He gave me something to put my time and effort into and a place to let my creativity fly. Theater became such an important part of my life and it’s all because of Mr. Raper. He will always have a huge place in my heart.

Mr Raper was one of my favorate and most memorable teachers. He was my 6th grade teacher at Eastern Academy. I will always remember him singing " the birds are singing I love you" when I would return to class after recess. It's a fond memory I think about when I see a group of birds and it still brings a smile to my face like it did then. Your passion for teaching was evident. God bless you, for I know he has great plans for you. Peace and condolences to your love ones left behind. May they find comfort in your memories

One of God's best and most faithful servants. I am blessed to have been his friend. Rest in peace, dear Paul.

Such a special man contributing so much of his life to our community. Fond memories.

Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Raper. I have fond memories of Mr. Raper as my 6th grade teacher at Eastern/Brewbaker Academy. One of my all-time favorite teachers. His passion as an educator was obvious.

Mr. Raper was a wonderful man who made a difference in so many lives. He loved the students, each and every one, and they sure loved him. He will never be forgotten, always a treasured memory.

He was a very good teacher he was stern but good. Student from eastern academy loner school

Many of his students including myself will recall his nurturing and sincere Love for all made a difference in their lives.This world needs more Paul Rapers and I am a better person for having him as a teacher.

Paul thank you for being such a dear friend and sometimes like a second father for 32 of my life. Tell my mother in Heaven I said hi.