Roope, James Wright
James Wright Roope, 84, of Christiansburg, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Emily Roope; sisters, Marie Moran and Edna Roope; and twin girls, Cynthia and Sharon Roope.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Shelby Roope; daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Brumfield and Jennie Stewart; son, John (Sherry) Roope; grandchildren, Evan Roope, Tabatha (Baruch) Beach, Joshua (Leslie) Brumfield, Kelly Myers; great-grandchildren, Braylen Brumfield, Levi, Elijah, Lilly, Malachi, and Violet Beach; sister, Louise Quesenberry; niece, Jamie (Wendell) Bond; nephew, Jay (Kelly) Moran; special friend Kimberly Tribble and the staff of the Christiansburg Starbucks; as well as other extended family and friends.
Jim was a one in a million husband, dad, great-grandpa and pawpaw who never met a stranger. He was loved by all who were blessed to know him.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 14, 2017, from 5-7 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.
Renee
September 13, 2017 @ 8:19 pm
I never met Jim but I feel as though I knew him through my daughter talking about him and she’ll be coming in Starbucks most every day and him ordering the Shelby special .
To all his family and friends I am so sorry for your loss .
Alexandra Phillips
September 13, 2017 @ 11:23 pm
Jim was one of the most kindest and sweetest souls I have ever met. He always lit up any room he entered. My heart is so heavy. We love you Jim and miss you terribly.
Charlton Cromer
September 15, 2017 @ 8:37 am
I knew Mr. Roope a long time, as he was the father of one of my classmates, John Roope in high school. I would like to send my deepest sympathy to his wife; Shelby and to John, and to the rest of the family. He will be missed by many.