James (Jim) Roe, Jr., 79, of China Spring, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at his residence. Military graveside services will be 2PM Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Valley Mills Cemetery with Chaplain Brian Pendleton officiating. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Jim was born January 17, 1931 in Topeka, Kansas to James and Flora (Siler) Roe. At the age of seventeen, he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force. He served during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He retired in 1968 from the Air Force with twenty-one years of service. He then went to work for the U.S. Postal Service and retired in 1989 with twenty years of service. He married Dora McRae in February 10, 1953.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Dora; parents; three sisters; and one brother.
Survivors include daughter, DeeDee Lewis and husband Kirk of Waco and their family, James
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Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family. He is up in Heaven looking down on you. He is forever alive in your hearts. he was my dad cousins.
From my family to yours,we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.God bless you.
My heart is with your family.
DeeDee,Please know that you are your family are in my prayers.I am so sorry for your loss.
I miss you Papaw so much. I know you are with Memaw now and that sets my mind at ease. I will cherish every moment that we spent together in October. Daddy, Ina, Aunt Dee Dee and Kirk I love you all and I am thinking of you.
DeeDee, Lee Ann, Libra, Bobby and family – Our loss is heaven’s gain. Jim was a very kind neighbor. He did lots of things for me out of the goodness of his heart. I know you will miss him but you have the hope that one day you will be reunited once again. May God bless you and comfort you until then…
Daddy and Aunt Dee Dee I love you both very much. PawPaw was a great man that loved all of us dearly. I love you PawPaw and you will be truely missed by Brad, Libra, Elizabeth,and Ethan. MeMaw has been waiting for you to come home. I will never forget how important you where in my life.
Love Always
Libra
Bobby & Ina – Please accept our condolences. May God bless you at this time of need.
DeeDee & Kirk
I am sorry for you loss. Your dad was great man. He will be greatly missed. If yall need anything please call me. Love you!
Praying for you DeeDee, and your family at this time…
He will be celebrating Christmas with Jesus…and your mom…<3
DeeDee and Kirk my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Now he can kiss and hug on Ms. Dora again and walk hand in hand. Love ya’ll.
Deedee and Bobby,Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you. We love you both and are here for you if you need us. We will miss uncle Jim/pawpaw. We loved him very much.
I just wanted to say that my thoughts and prayers are with your family. We luv ya Deedee and Kirk and we are there if you need us.
my dear sweet daddy its hard to believe you are gone. but you are united once again with momma and we all know how very much you loved her and missed her- you dont have to miss her no more. always remember how very much we all loved you and will always love you.