James Christopher Rootes Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 22, 2022, at the age of 56, James Christopher Rootes of Lone Star, Texas, born in Stone Mountain, Georgia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his wife Melissa Wildgen Rootes; his children, Christopher and Caroline Rootes; his parents, Maurine Thompson and Harold Jack Rootes; and his siblings, John Rootes and Mary Jane Rootes.
He was a co-chair for the Greater Houston COVID-19 Recovery Fund that raised over $17 million to support the communities most vulnerable individuals and families.
C/o Houston Texans Foundation, Two NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054, http://www.houstontexans.com.
