James E. Roe, Sr., age 82, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 at Brethren's Retirement Community.
He was born on March 11, 1931 in Dayton, OH to Hartley and Tillie Roe.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his son, Larry and brother, Jack.
He is survived by his loving wife, Josephine; son, James, Jr. (Sandy); daughters, Janice (Mike) Bryant and Julie (George) Durbin; sister, Patricia Boyer; grandchildren, Jared (Josienne), Jordan and Joshua Roe, Angie (Chad) Bacon, Michael (Steffany) Bryant, Kyle Bryant, Nicole and Tyler Roe; great-grandchildren, Laney, Nolan, Katelyn, Kelsee, Landon, Ian, Julius and Jenevieve.
James was a veteran of the United States Air Force, proudly serving in the Korean Conflict. He worked at NCR in Dayton for 22 years and served as owner/operator for Schneider Trucking and North American.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 9 – 10 AM at Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, where the funeral will follow at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Glen Haven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be to Brethren's Retirement Community Resident Aide Fund.