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Douglas Eugene Soaper, 77, of Fort Valley, VA died January 24, 2021 at Fairfax Inova Hospital. He was born September 30, 1943 in Delaplane, VA to the late Lynwood and Nannie Furr Soaper. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Frieda Parks Soaper, his children Threasa Thompson (Ronald), Eugenia Baker (Mark), Norman Soaper (Abby), Sharon Briscoe (Kelly), Karen Zopp (Todd), and Angela Dickerson (Chris). In addition twelve grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and his beloved dog and best friend Itty Bitty. He was the farm manager of Maple Springs Farm in Marshall, VA, while also having a full time area manager position with Wilson Tree Company for 27 years. After retiring Douglas started F&M Lawn Care and Snow removal Service named after his lovely wife Fredia Mae, which he worked until Fall 2020. He was also a lifetime member of the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department and held the assistant chief position for several years. He enjoyed tractor pulling, tinkering in the garage with motors and small engines, watching college and professional football, having family cookouts and gatherings, and interacting with friends on social media. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 4pm at Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186.
Published in Northern Virginia Daily on Jan. 28, 2021