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Robert Roten Obituary

ROTEN, Robert Eugene "Gene", 80, a Montgomery resident, died Monday, March 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, E.P. & Cumi Wilson Roten, a brother, Wilson E. Roten, and a sister, Norma Roten Gibson. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mary Nell Rodgers Roten; daughter, Melodye R. Jester-Gerdeman (Matt); son, Robert E. Roten, Jr. (Ruth); grandchildren, Elizabeth & Robyn Roten, and Alexxis & Tyler Jester; sisters, Minnie Ruth Stumborg (Max), Cubadene R. Roach, and Nita R. Bohannon (Jeff). His Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, from 5-7 PM at Leak Memory Chapel, followed by his Funeral Service on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at 2 PM at the Pine Level United Methodist Church (South Montgomery County), followed by His Full Military Honors Interment Service. Pallbearers will be Johnny Butler, Matt Gerdeman, Scott Hinton, Billy Holley, Alexxis Jester, Guy Jester, Elizabeth Roten, Wyman Roten; Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. Landel Casey, and Dr. Lawrence T. Williams. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Pine Level United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be offered at www.leak-mc.com.



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Published by Montgomery Advertiser from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2015.

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Paul H

March 19, 2020

Robert you are not gone. You live in the hearts of those who knew your kind and caring nature. We are different because we knew you.

Kathy & Stan Armstrong

April 1, 2015

Dear Melodye, Mrs Roten, Rob, and other family,
I am very sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers. God bless you and strengthen you in the coming days.

Harry Hassey

March 26, 2015

So sorry to learn of CWO Roten's death.

Robert Cruikshank

March 26, 2015

Mary, so sorry to hear of Gene's Passing. You are in our prayers.

Jim & Judy Lanier

March 26, 2015

Mary and Family,
Gene has been missed by so many over the years. Enjoyed working with him at the USPFO as well as thru the Credit Union. We'll keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Warren Wilson

March 26, 2015

To Mary, Melodye, Rob, and to my dear cousins, I offer sincere condolences. Gene will be missed. May God continue to bless and watch over you all.

Cheryl Head

March 25, 2015

I would like to express my sympathy to the
family of Robert Eugene Roten

Carolyn and Tim Money

March 25, 2015

Mary, So sorry to learn of Gene's death. He was such a sweet, sweet cousin. We remember his warm smile and love for everyone. We will keep all of you in our prayers. :-*

Valerie Sawyer

March 25, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I was in the guard years ago with Mr. Roten. My prayers go out to his family.

Paul H Story

March 25, 2015

Mary Nell
Gene was a great guy.

I know he is at a better place and at rest.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family

Paul H Story

Allyson Ludewig

March 25, 2015

Mrs. Roten, Rob & Melodye,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Hugs,
Allyson Richbourg Ludewig

March 25, 2015

Mary, we're so sorry to hear about Gene. Our condolences to you and your family. We hope to see you this evening. Al and Jo Barnes

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