Dr. B. Kenneth Roper

Dr. B. Kenneth “Ken” Roper peacefully entered into rest on February 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 23, 1938, in Atco, Georgia.

Ken is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Mary Allen Adams Roper. He was predeceased by his parents, Lucille Henry Roper and Eczell Cornelison Roper, and by his brother, Rodney J. Roper of Jasper, GA.

Ken graduated from Pickens County High School in Jasper, GA; Berea College in Berea, KY; the University Hospital School of Medical Technology; and the Medical College of Georgia Graduate School, where he earned both an M.S. and a Ph.D. in endocrinology.

He retired as Assistant Director of the Clinical Laboratory at the VA Medical Center, Manager of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department, and an Inspector for the College of American Pathologists Accreditation Program. Ken also held academic appointments at the Medical College of Georgia as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical Technology in the School of Allied Health Sciences.

Ken was a member of the American Society of Medical Technologists and the American Society of Clinical Chemistry. He was also a member of the Augusta Country Club, the Morris Museum of Art, Historic Augusta, and was a Master Gardener. A dedicated member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Ken served on the Vestry, the Usher Committee, and in the Recorder Consort.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons: Kenneth Merrell Roper and Henry Allen Roper (Jenny) of Augusta, GA; his brother, Donald E. Roper (Janice) of Jasper, GA; and his grandchildren, Jackson Bolling Roper of Atlanta, and Grady McGarrah Roper of Augusta.

Ken will be remembered for his quiet strength and his kind, gentle heart. He made our lives better simply by being present. We will forever miss him.

The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to Trinity Hospice—especially Delinda, Autumn, Tia, and Cynthia—as well as to Jenies, a private nurse who provided invaluable support during her short time with them.

A service celebrating Ken’s life will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 22, at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, with the Reverend Dr. Bunny Simon Williams and the Reverend Dr. Talmadge Joe Bowden officiating. Burial will follow in the Ash Garden on the church grounds.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Ken’s memory to the Music Ministry at the Church of the Good Shepherd. 2230 Walton Way Augusta, GA 30904