Eli R. Rapier

Eli R. Rapier, age 87 of Omaha passed away January 16, 2012. He was born January 8, 1925 in Athens, Tennessee to the late Enos & Mary Lou (Balue) Rapier. After serving his Country during World War II in the United States Army, Eli was a self-employed contractor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia (McIntosh) Rapier and sons, Steve Rapier & Kevin Rapier. Eli is survived by his children, Leon McIntosh, Ilene Miller, Douglas Rapier (Kay), Kenneth Rapier (Janie), Edward Rapier and Bob Rapier, 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Visitation is Wednesday 6-8PM at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial service is Thursday 11AM at the funeral home. Inurnment is in the Hazel Dell Cemetery followed by a reception in the Hoy-Kilnoski Community Room. The family will direct memorials.