Kerry Guy Roper, 74, of Kingwood, Texas, went to be with our Lord on July 21, 2021.
Kerry was born October 7, 1946, in Amarillo, Texas, to Vernon and Billye Roper. Kerry grew up
in Pampa, Texas, graduating from Pampa High School in 1965. He attended North Texas State
University on a full basketball scholarship. After one year, he transferred to Dallas Baptist
where he continued to play basketball and met his bride, Vicki….
Vicki Denise German Roper, 73, of Kingwood, Texas, went to be with our Lord on July 19,
2021.
Vicki was born June 9, 1948, in Houston, Texas, to Searcy and Eleanor German. Vicki grew up
in Houston, graduating from M.B. Smiley High School in 1966. She attended Dallas Baptist
University where she was a cheerleader and met the love of her life, Kerry…..
Kerry and Vicki were engaged on December 23,1966 and married July 15, 1967. Together, they
moved to Houston where Kerry attended Houston Baptist University, continuing to play basketball.
Throughout their 54 year marriage…..
Kerry graduated from Houston Baptist and started his career in the tax business as a Tax Accessor Collector for Aldine ISD. He then worked as the Houston Manager for Property Tax
Service. Upon leaving PTS, Kerry started his own company, AVTAX, as President and owner,
with partners Paul Hawn and Charlie Pennington. Kerry was a deacon at Forest Cove Baptist
Church and helped with children’s Bible study classes. Kerry enjoyed barbecuing, growing
tomatoes, and making his famous hot sauce.
Vicki worked for Harris County tax office and attended night school. She then worked part
time for Humble ISD tax office, and Forest Cove Baptist Church. Vicki’s sole ambition was to
be an artist, get married, and have a family. The highlight of their life was realized when Rise!
was born. She started Pastor of Care ministry at Forest Cove Baptist Church which included
small groups, premarital counseling, and intercessory prayer. She taught Sunday school
classes, and many Bible studies, including Joy of Living. Vicki was a leader of the Stephen
Ministries. She also enjoyed gardening and was involved with Kingwood Garden Club.
Kerry and Vicki were members of Empty Nesters’ Bible Study class at Second Baptist Church,
North Campus. Together, they enjoyed entertaining their friends and family and sharing their
love for the Lord.
They were preceded in death by Kerry’s parents Vernon and Billye Roper and Vicki’s parents
Searcy and Eleanor German. Survivors include their daughter Rise’ Jones and husband Glen,
grandchildren Chase Vaughan and Eleanor Jones, Kerry’s sister Debby Leake and husband
Pierce Jr., brother Randy Roper and wife Faye, Vicki’s brothers Johnnie German and wife
Robyn, and Rick German and wife Barbara and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.