ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: ROPER, JAMES ALBERT 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La.

Died Tuesday, March 27, 2012

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ROPER, JAMES ALBERT 
(Died March 27, 2012)

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James Albert Roper passed away on March 27, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital 
in Memphis, TN. 

He was the beloved husband of Ginger McLendon Roper and was preceded in death 
by his parents, Isabella Vath Roper and Irven Moore Roper.
He was the adored father of Randle James Roper, Staff Sergeant Stephen Joseph 
Roper, and Dr. Kristy Roper Kennedy, and the father-in-law of Crystal Burton 
Roper and Dr. Adam Monroe Kennedy. He was the cherished “Paw Paw” of 7 
grandchildren, Austin, Brayden, Chase, Dayne, Ethan, Wally, and Lilly. Adam and 
Kristy are expecting his seventh grandson in April. He was the brother of Dick 
Roper, David Roper, Patsy St. Angelo, Joe Roper, Mary Cramer, and the late 
Charles and Bill Roper.

Jim was actively involved in First United Methodist Church in Slidell and later 
at Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis, TN. He served the church 
community in a variety of capacities. Jim was also involved with Fellowship of 
Christian Athletes at Slidell High School and Memphis East High School.

For his numerous contributions to the community, Jim was presented the Key to 
the City of Slidell by Mayor Webb Hart. His kindness and generosity defined 
him. He loved life, his family, his friends, and the LSU Tigers. Jim believed 
in excellence. He motivated and inspired everyone he knew to be their absolute 
best selves. Coach Roper will be fondly remembered and deeply missed by 
everyone, but his legacy will live on in the hundreds of lives he touched.

Relatives and friends of family are invited to participate in the celebration 
of Jim’s life. Visitation will be at First United Methodist Church, 433 
Erlanger Street, on Saturday, March 31, from 9:00am-11:00am, with the funeral 
service to follow at 11:00am. 
Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, where Jim will be laid to rest 
beside his parents.

Donations to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (in care of Larry Coley, FCA 
Director, 1584 Yorkshire Dr, Memphis, TN 38119 with the notation in honor of 
Jim Roper for East High School) or the American Cancer Society (via their 
website, www.cancer.org) are preferred in lieu of flowers. 

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