Charles Roe, Jr

Mr. Charles Roe Jr., 64, of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Elliottville and Bellville, Michigan, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at his residence.

He was born on December 29, 1944 in Elliottville, Kentucky, the son of the late Charles and Lula Skaggs Roe.

He served our country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Bronze Star. He retired from the Ford Motor Company in Michigan after thirty-five years of service. Charles enjoyed spending time with his family and was a member of the Beatty Freewill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Sue DeWitt Roe, whom he married on December 29, 1962, one son, Timothy Charles Roe of Springfield, Ohio, three daughters and two sons-in-law, Cynthia Carol and Mike Powell of Springfield, Ohio, Dorrena Fields of Michigan and Laura Alta and Bob Ruetenik of Springfield, Ohio, nine grandchildren, Ashley (Travis), Joshua, Lance, Arika, Austin, Madeline, Dean, Dillon and Jasmine, one great granddaughter, Addie, three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Doreen and Tom Eldridge of Hamilton, Ohio, Marie and Ben Reffett of Indiana and Murrel Perkins of Morehead, four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Franklin Roe of Michigan, Garland and Geraldine Roe of Winchester, Eldon and Juanita Roe and Noah and Hildreth Roe all of Elliottville and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Denver Roe, Edgar Roe and Glenn Roe.

A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. at the Beatty Freewill Baptist Church, 3107 Springfield-Xenia Road, Springfield.

Burial will be in the Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield, Ohio.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Monday, May 11, 2009 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home in Springfield.