Robert Coleman Roe – KOAM

Robert Coleman Roe, 89, passed away on December 13, 2021. He was euthanized by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Thelma Mae Roe, and son Steven Roe of Ashland, VA.

Robert was born in 1932 in El Dorado Springs, MO to Odd Coleman and Amy Irene Roe. After graduating from high school in 1950, he joined the navy and served for four years, stationed primarily in San Diego, where he met Thelma. They married on his birthday in June 1954 in Ohio.

He holds a BA in Accounting from Kent State University and taught construction in Lamar, MO for 17 years. Robert loved God and touched many lives. He has been a mentor to young and old alike through his teaching and many years of service as a deacon. He loves his family very much and loves spending time with friends and traveling. During their final years together, he and Thelma had many adventures, some taking them out of the country to Europe and Canada on cruises.

Robert is survived by his son Cole (Debra) Roe, daughter Reni (Randall) Geiger, and daughter-in-law Dee Roe; grandchildren Erica (Pat) Riley, Courtney (Aaron) Linville, Lauren (Steven) Barna, Jake Geiger, Sean and Darby Roe, and seven great-grandchildren.

The family will hold a birthday celebration at a later date to bury his and Thelma’s ashes, meet friends and family, and share memories.