William Dale Roe

William Dale Roe After a valiant battle with cancer, William Dale "Bill" Roe passed away on July 2, 2012, at home. A native Oklahoman, Bill was born on September 23, 1944. He lived life to its fullest. A born leader, Bill was elected president of his high school class three years in a row, followed by election as president of his SAE pledge class at The University of Oklahoma and of the fraternity his senior year. Upon graduation, he and Peggy Ratcliffe began their 45-year marriage. After moving to Houston in 1969, Bill either became president or treasurer of every volunteer organization to which he belonged. Bill put himself through college by working and winning scholarships. After graduating from OU, he earned an MPA from The University of Texas and became a CPA. His accounting acumen led him to public accounting, then commercial real estate, and ultimately to forming William D. Roe & Co. and managing Tanglewood Homeowners Association. A dedicated family man, Bill prized his children's education and never missed opportunities to enrich their lives. He adored his children, their spouses, and his five grandchildren. His involvement in their lives was of the utmost importance to him. Faith was also a focus in Bill's life, and he exemplified his faith through his integrity, honesty, and trust in the Lord, making him the man of character whom others respected and admired.
Predeceased by his parents Betty and John Roe, Bill is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Ratcliffe Roe; his children William Price Roe, wife Peggy, and sons Rush and Rex; Haise Roe Borgmann, husband Kevin, and children Avery, Walker, and Leighton; and Richard Taylor Roe; brother Harvie Roe and family; and valued sisters- and brothers-in-law, treasured nieces and nephews, and a legion of friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, 2012, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. River Oaks Breakfast Club members will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Covenant House Texas, 1111 Lovett Blvd., Houston, TX 77006; St. Luke's United Methodist Church Foundation, P.O. Box 22013, Houston, TX 77227; or The William D. Roe PLC Scholarship, 100 Timberdell Road, Norman, OK 73019.