Vernon Harold "Sandy" Roper

Vernon Roper was born August 1, 1923 in Darrouzett, Texas to

Ivan and Annie Maude (Lash) Roper. Vernon was preceded in death by

his beloved wife of 60 years, Billye (Payne) Roper in 2003. He was

also preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, and five brothers.

Vernon was an active member of First United Methodist Church

and the Fidelis Class, where he served as president numerous times. He

joined Bethel Methodist Church following health problems. He was a

member of the Rotary Club and the Italy Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Roper served in the United States Army during World War II,

serving under Generals Patton and Bradley in five battle campaigns,

including France and Germany.

Vernon worked for the Department of Housing and Urban

Development for 25 years, serving as manager until his retirement in

1986. Following his retirement, he started the Roper Appraisal

business, which he operated with the help of his favorite secretary--his

treasured wife Billye, until 1996.

Mr. Roper is survived by his three children- Kerry Roper and

wife Vicki of Houston,Texas; Debby Leake and husband Pierce of Italy,

Texas; and Randy Roper and wife Faye of Italy, Texas; eight

grandchildren- Dina & Britt Sims, Brian & Amy Leake, Kara & Michael

Rodriguez, Keli and Terence Herten-Greaven, Randall and Jodi Roper,

Georgie & Clayton Swize, Nolan Fowler, and Rise & Glen Jones; and 20

great-grandchildren (in order by age)- Ryan Heflin, Kaley Heflin,

Brianna Leake, Chase Vaughan, Brittany Leake, Derek Rodriguez, Sara

Sims, Gracie Rodriguez, Zackary Leake, Samantha Fowler, Frankie

Fowler, Leah Rodriguez, Elle Jones, Addyson Roper, Cate Swize, Brooke

Leake, Reagan Swize, Lane Roper, Sydney Herten-Greaven, and Brody

Leake.

Funeral Service will be 10 AM, Tuesday August 15, 2017, at Waxahachie Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery1:00 PM.