Esley Harlass (Hot Rod) Roop, Jr., 64, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away at his home February 4, 2016. Born in Elkton, MD on December 1, 1951, Esley was the son of the late Esley Sr. and Doris Strall. He was employed at Peach Bottom as an RW Technician for 46 years. He was aContinue Reading
Esley Harlass (Hot Rod) Roop, Jr., 64, of Rising Sun, MD, passed away at his home February 4, 2016.
Born in Elkton, MD on December 1, 1951, Esley was the son of the late Esley Sr. and Doris Strall. He was employed at Peach Bottom as an RW Technician for 46 years. He was a fan of NASCAR and his favorite driver was Dale Ehrnhardt, Jr. He loved nature and watching the wildlife from his back porch. He will be dearly missed by his family and many friends.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 4 years, Linda Greer Roop; his daughter Margaret Roop of Rising Sun, 4 grandchildren, 3 step sons, Jodie, Jamie and Roger Johnson and 6 step grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a brother, Bobby Roop, and 4 sisters, Darlene Ross, Freda Eller, Brenda Sawyers and Betty McIntyre, Step Sister Linda Temple , Step Brother Dick Morrison ” Best Friend ” Arb and “Red Headed step son Dan” He was preceded in death by his son, Esley Harlass Roop, III.
A celebration of Hot Rod’s life will be held Monday February 8, 2016 at 8:00 pm at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911 with a visitation beginning at 7:00. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
Ruth Charlton Sedore
left a message on February 12, 2016:
RIP Hot Rod...we made some wild memories starting as kids...good times were had by us all...I have known the family for about 54 yrs and they are wonderful people..My heart goes out to each and every one of you. Hot Rod will be missed by everyone and was loved by many!!
Ron Scone
left a message on February 9, 2016:
I worked with Hot Rod for many years at Peach Bottom he was a great co worker, and a great teacher. He will be missed but not forgotten by all that knew him. RIP Hot Rod Peach Bottom will not be the same without you.
Mike Weaver
left a message on February 8, 2016:
RIP Hot Rod. I worked with Mr. Roop for many years at Peach Bottom and always could count on him to do the job right. He was always cheerful and willing to help the operators and everyone else with whom he came in contact with. It is my honor to have known and worked with him. He was a good man.
adrian (Agee) Brown
left a message on February 8, 2016:
Margie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know there are no words that bring comfort. Please know however that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Agee Brown
Robert & Hazel Age
left a message on February 8, 2016:
Linda, Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Bonnie Kendall
left a message on February 7, 2016:
When I think of Hot Rod... I think of a man with integrity and a lot of love. It was a pleasure to have known him. May memories of Hot Rod be carried on in your hearts. Love, Hugs, & Prayer go out to his family & friends.
Lori Heath
left a message on February 7, 2016:
Margie, Abigail and Isabelle, So sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace in the love and memories of Mr. Roop! We love you, Uncle Bill, Aunt Lori, Cory and Kasie
tina Johnson
left a message on February 7, 2016:
Hot Rod was the Best Father In Law a girl could ask for he was a very amazing person and would teach you a lot and I know first hand that he loved mom with every breath that he took he was her king and she was his queen . so rest in peace dad its not good bye it is until we meet again. love you very much and miss you lots.
Joe Greer
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Thinking about you, you will always be in our hearts.
Amanda
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Chris Boyer
left a message on February 6, 2016:
So sorry for your loss Margie. May you find peace in thought of him happy now.
Shawn Wasko
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Hot Rod was a great man and will be sorely missed. He would help anyone he came across. My condolences to the entire Roop family. Godspeed Hit Rod!!!
Courtney
left a message on February 6, 2016:
The greatest grandfather I could ever ask for. Love you always pop pop.
Louise & Bob Kuhns
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Thank you Hot Rod, for sharing with my sister some of the happiest years of her life. We love you and will miss you. Rest in peace. Louise & Bob
John &Nancy Hughes
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Margie, We want you to know that our thoughts & prayers are with YOU and Your Family at this time. Love, Nancy & Johnny
Jean Croft
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Thanks for the special memories Hot Rod.We love you. Jean and Family
Darlene
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Linda, Thank you for making my brother so happy. He was a great man and we will miss him every day. I love you Hotrod. Love, Gary and Darlene
darlene
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Margie and Girls, Thinking about you always. Your dad was a great man and will never be forgotten. Love, Uncle Gary and Aunt Darlene
Johnny&Nancy Hughes
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Dearest Margie, We want you and your Family to know that we will be Thinking and Praying for All of you at this time.
Mary Timmons
left a message on February 5, 2016:
Our prayers go out to his family n friends n coworkers May you finally be at rest. You will be missed. It was pleasure to work with you. Always going out of your way to help people. I will miss you rest in peace
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carol
left a message on February 5, 2016:
My condolences to the family, Hot Rod was one of the greatest people I have worked with and will be truly missed by everyone. Thoughts and Prayers for the family and friends.
Billie Miranda
left a message on February 5, 2016:
Our sincere sympathies to Hot Rod's family. Billie Miranda and Ed Mercer
Darlene Kerchner
left a message on February 5, 2016:
RIP Hot Rod
Jean
left a message on February 5, 2016:
I'm so sorry for your loss, prayers and condelecees go out to family and friends
Judy/John Gonce
left a message on February 5, 2016:
Margie: Uncle John and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know that you and the girls will miss him dearly.
Fred
left a message on February 5, 2016:
Great guy, he will be sadly missed. Prayers go out to his family.
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Ruth Charlton Sedore
left a message on February 12, 2016:
RIP Hot Rod...we made some wild memories starting as kids...good times were had by us all...I have known the family for about 54 yrs and they are wonderful people..My heart goes out to each and every one of you. Hot Rod will be missed by everyone and was loved by many!!
Ron Scone
left a message on February 9, 2016:
I worked with Hot Rod for many years at Peach Bottom he was a great co worker, and a great teacher. He will be missed but not forgotten by all that knew him. RIP Hot Rod Peach Bottom will not be the same without you.
Mike Weaver
left a message on February 8, 2016:
RIP Hot Rod. I worked with Mr. Roop for many years at Peach Bottom and always could count on him to do the job right. He was always cheerful and willing to help the operators and everyone else with whom he came in contact with. It is my honor to have known and worked with him. He was a good man.
adrian (Agee) Brown
left a message on February 8, 2016:
Margie, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know there are no words that bring comfort. Please know however that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Agee Brown
Robert & Hazel Age
left a message on February 8, 2016:
Linda, Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Bonnie Kendall
left a message on February 7, 2016:
When I think of Hot Rod... I think of a man with integrity and a lot of love. It was a pleasure to have known him. May memories of Hot Rod be carried on in your hearts. Love, Hugs, & Prayer go out to his family & friends.
Lori Heath
left a message on February 7, 2016:
Margie, Abigail and Isabelle, So sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find peace in the love and memories of Mr. Roop! We love you, Uncle Bill, Aunt Lori, Cory and Kasie
tina Johnson
left a message on February 7, 2016:
Hot Rod was the Best Father In Law a girl could ask for he was a very amazing person and would teach you a lot and I know first hand that he loved mom with every breath that he took he was her king and she was his queen . so rest in peace dad its not good bye it is until we meet again. love you very much and miss you lots.
Joe Greer
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Thinking about you, you will always be in our hearts.
Amanda
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Chris Boyer
left a message on February 6, 2016:
So sorry for your loss Margie. May you find peace in thought of him happy now.
Shawn Wasko
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Hot Rod was a great man and will be sorely missed. He would help anyone he came across. My condolences to the entire Roop family. Godspeed Hit Rod!!!
Courtney
left a message on February 6, 2016:
The greatest grandfather I could ever ask for. Love you always pop pop.
Louise & Bob Kuhns
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Thank you Hot Rod, for sharing with my sister some of the happiest years of her life. We love you and will miss you. Rest in peace. Louise & Bob
John &Nancy Hughes
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Margie, We want you to know that our thoughts & prayers are with YOU and Your Family at this time. Love, Nancy & Johnny
Jean Croft
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Thanks for the special memories Hot Rod.We love you. Jean and Family
Darlene
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Linda, Thank you for making my brother so happy. He was a great man and we will miss him every day. I love you Hotrod. Love, Gary and Darlene
darlene
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Margie and Girls, Thinking about you always. Your dad was a great man and will never be forgotten. Love, Uncle Gary and Aunt Darlene
Johnny&Nancy Hughes
left a message on February 6, 2016:
Dearest Margie, We want you and your Family to know that we will be Thinking and Praying for All of you at this time.
Mary Timmons
left a message on February 5, 2016:
Our prayers go out to his family n friends n coworkers May you finally be at rest. You will be missed. It was pleasure to work with you. Always going out of your way to help people. I will miss you rest in peace
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Carol
left a message on February 5, 2016:
My condolences to the family, Hot Rod was one of the greatest people I have worked with and will be truly missed by everyone. Thoughts and Prayers for the family and friends.
Billie Miranda
left a message on February 5, 2016:
Our sincere sympathies to Hot Rod's family. Billie Miranda and Ed Mercer
Darlene Kerchner
left a message on February 5, 2016:
RIP Hot Rod
Jean
left a message on February 5, 2016:
I'm so sorry for your loss, prayers and condelecees go out to family and friends
Judy/John Gonce
left a message on February 5, 2016:
Margie: Uncle John and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know that you and the girls will miss him dearly.
Fred
left a message on February 5, 2016:
Great guy, he will be sadly missed. Prayers go out to his family.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.