Oscar Roe Jr.

March 12, 1928 - July 24, 2018

Oscar Roe, Jr. age 90 of Grayson, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 in Elliott County, Kentucky. Mr. Roe was born March 12, 1928 in Elliott County, Kentucky a son of the late Oscar and Myrtle Kegley Roe. Oscar was a Christian and attended the Wilson Creek Missionary Baptist Church, he was a retired Pipefitter. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Among his favorite things were spending time with his family, boating, and fishing. He will be sadly missed by so many. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years; Betty Ison Roe , and four sisters; Phyllis Conn, Lydia Heldrith Mahan, Vesta Martin, and Betty Brickey. He is survived by his loving family of one son and daughter in-law; Ben and Sheree Roe of Dayton, Ohio, two daughters and sons in-law; Benetta and Mike Berrey of West Milton, Ohio, and Brenda and Garry Stone of Grayson, Kentucky. One sister and brother in-law; Mary Jo and Clifford Bame of Ashland, Kentucky. Four Grandchildren, Seven Great-Grandchildren, and Three Great-Great-Great Grandchildren along with a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, church family, neighbors and friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon Monday, July 30, 2018 at Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe Ed Rice officiating. Burial will follow in the Holbrook- Roe Cemetery at Newfoundland. Friends may visit after 10:00a.m. until the service hour at the funeral home on Monday.