Roger Barry Panter, age 55, of McCaysville, GA passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011 at Copper Basin Medical Center in Copperhill, TN. He was born on October 22, 1955 in Fannin County, GA to the late Herbert K. and Joan Orton Panter. Roger was employed in timber harvesting. He was of the Church of God Faith. Roger was preceded in death by a sibling, Dale Panter. Survivors include daughter, Ivy Panter of McCaysville, GA; siblings, Larry Panter of Copperhill, TN, Darla Patterson of Jackson, GA, Marla Walker of Jackson, TN, Denny Panter of Ellijay, GA and Misti Housley of Habersham County, GA; sister-in-law, Joy Panter; several nieces; nephews and other friends survive. Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. from the Akins Chapel with Rev. Jeff Key officiating. Music was by Janice Reid. Pallbearers were nephews. Interment followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery on Airport Road, Copperhill, TN. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill was in charge of the arrangements. .