Glenn Lee Roper, 83, husband of Essie West Roper and a resident of Cheriton, VA, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at his residence. A native of Staunton, VA, he was the son of the late George W. Roper and the late Margaret Fitzgerald Roper. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, retired mechanic for United Airlines, taught airline mechanics and member of American Legion Post #56. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Margaret R. Martin and her husband, Roger, of Townsend, VA, Patricia R. Becker of Bloxom, VA, Eva R. Jee and her husband, Edmond, of Vacaville, CA; eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be conducted Friday, May 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the American Legion Post #56, 21210 Bayside Road, Cheriton with Reverend Elizabeth Lutz officiating with Post Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of the Eastern Shore, 165 Market Street, Suite #3, Onancock, VA 23417. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements made by Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home in Cape Charles, Virginia.