Robert Wayne Carper, 49, of Mannington passed away April 19, 2026 after a very brief illness. Bobby was born to Alvin Douglas Carper, who survives, and the late Barbara Hall Carper on December 4, 1976 in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Also surviving are his brother Douglas Carper and his wife Monica, of Mannington; his sister Melissa Alderman and her husband Dustin, of Morgantown; four nieces and nephews: Joanna Carper, Troy Carper, Delaney Alderman and Dreyton Alderman, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly.
Bobby was predeceased by his mother, Barbara, and his sister, Teresa Renee Carper, along with grandparents Walter and Bea Carper and Leonard and Randa Hall.
Bobby was a 1995 North Marion High School graduate and lived in the Mannington area his entire life. He was employed at Iron Synergy Cumberland Mine as a coal miner for 22 years as a mobile equipment operator. When not working, Bobby was hunting, trout fishing, and enjoying many other outdoor activities, including ramp digging and finding morel mushrooms. He loved spending time with his family members outdoors and sharing his love of nature.
The family would like to remember Bobby as a kind-hearted, genuine outdoorsman.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 11:00am to 1:00pm with the funeral service starting at 1:00pm with Pastor Dave Spears officiating. Interment will follow at the Mannington Memorial Park Cemetery.
Condolences
He truly was a great guy who was loved by many and he will be greatly missed.
Bobby, you were a true and dear friend to me and I will miss you dearly. Heaven gained a wonderful angel that’s for sure. Love you always!
Candy
"Bob was my brother in every way that counts. From our first days in school to our long shifts in the mines, we shared a lifetime of hunting trips, trail rides, and good times. He was a powerhouse of a worker and the most loyal friend a man could ask for. Rest easy, brother. I'll see you on the next trail."
Bob was a great young man. I had the pleasure of working with him. He will sadly be missed. Sorry for your loss.
Bobby always had a favor to give and never asked to be repaid. I thought the world of him. My sincere condolences to Bobby’s family.
Sending you all lots of love and prayers. ❤️
I will remember all of our childhood days 😢 and working together ay the gas station. Miss him forever.
Worked with Bob since 2004. Always looked forward to a shift with him. Pretty much all manner of work. Rock dusted, GIL, roof bolted. From 2020 to 2024 I was a midnight meo and he and I would relieve each other on weekends. "Cousin Bob" as I called him in relation to Jimmy "red" will be greatly missed. He truly is/was a great guy to work with and talk too.
Great guy always in a good mood definitely will be missed 🙏
Had the pleasure of knowing him in high school , always polite and gave very good advice. Condolences to the family and friends.
One of a kind gentleman. You will be missed so much.