Mr. Lawrence Edward Roddy, age 61, of Furnace Avenue, Rockwood, TN passed away Monday, December 15, 2008 at the Roane Medical Center in Harriman. He was born March 16, 1947 in the Emory Gap community of Harriman, TN to Amos, Jr., & Helen Louise Cozart Roddy. He was preceded in death by his father; Amos Roddy, Jr. and his brother; Willis Lee Roddy.
Survivors Include:
Mother: Helen Louise Roddy of Rockwood, TN
Sisters: Virginia Jo Miller & husband, Jerry of CA
Brenda Sue Easter & husband, Troy of CA
Shirley Ann Roddy of Rockwood, TN
Bonnie Ruth Roddy of Rockwood, TN
Pamela Louise Roddy of Rockwood, TN
Amy Christine Roddy of Rockwood, TN
Brother: Curtis Eskridge & wife, Dorothy of Rockwood, TN
Host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Great Nieces & Great Nephews to include:
Karen Roddy Heard of CA
Sybil Yvonne Roddy Jones & husband, Marcus
of Baltimore, MD
Lawrence Miller & wife Shirley of CA
Gary Miller of CA
Eric Miller & wife, Monina of CA
Niece Eskridge of Knoxville, TN
Norma Eskridge of Knoxville, TN
Keith Eskridge of Kingston, TN
Julian Eskridge of SC
Flossie & Eddie Worthy of Harriman, TN
Special Friends &
Continued Supporters: Mary “Lady” Johnson of Knoxville, TN
Mimmie Love of Emory Gap, TN
The family will receive friends Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Evans Mortuary. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. R. T. Smith officiating. Interment to follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rockwood, TN.
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To Aunt Helen, Our Cousins, Family and Friends of the Roddy Family:
This letter is to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family in the homegoing of Lawrence “Tootsie” Roddy. We know how difficult it is to lose a loved one and to have to deal with the emotional affects resulting from the separation. John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, and whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life.” Tootsie is no longer in this earthly place, but he still lives. He lives in you and in all whose lives he touched. Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this period of bereavement. May God’s arms of comfort bring you peace.
Jackie Whitworth (Columbus, OH)
Mrs. Helen -
Sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. May God bless you and your family.z
Nita & Allison Floyd (Rockwood, TN)
Pam I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Diane Johnson (Knoxville, TN)
Bonnie I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. You are in my prayers.
Carol Rogers (Rockwood, TN)
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