Mr. John Sidney Raper, 94, of 1315 W. Main St., Williamston, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at his home. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday. March 14, 2014, at Martin Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Karen Kelly officiating. Visitation is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 204, at Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, and other times at the home. Arrangements are by Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston.