James Wiley Roe, Jr.

James Wiley Roe, Jr., 62, of Middleburg, FL, passed away after a long term illness on Thursday, August 26, 2010. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he attended Brandon High School before entering the United States Navy in 1968. While in the Navy, he was accredited with the Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star and the National Defense Service Medal. He loved his God, his family, his Country and “The Florida Gators”. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sheila A. Roe; his father, James W. (Dorothy) Roe, Sr.; brother, Kenneth “Rusty” (Rhea) Roe; step-brother, Martin (Gloria) Chambers; daughter, Renee S. (Richard) Hanneken; son, James W. Roe, III; five grandchildren, Miranda, Cameron, James Wiley IV, Mya and Aleah. James’ life will be honored in a memorial service followed by an internment at a later date in Monticello, Florida. Memories, words of comfort and details on the memorial can be shared on Facebook, please find James Roe, Jr. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the National Foundation for Cancer Research (www.nfcr.org) and Community Hospice of Northeast Florida (www.communityhospice.com). The family wishes to express their thanks and love for all who have contributed to the medical and nursing care. May God bless you for your service. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.