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John F. Roomsburg VIRGINIA BEACH - John Franklin Roomsburg, 46, passed away Nov. 2, 2010. Mr. Roomsburg was raised in Virginia Beach and graduated from Kempsville High School. He was a loving and devoted father and an avid baseball fan. Survivors include his wife, Tracie Lynn Roomsburg and a daughter, Taylor Ann Roomsburg; his parents, James F. and Margaret "Peggy" Roomsburg; two brothers, Kevin Roomsburg and wife Margaret, Joe Roomsburg and wife Michelle; several nieces and nephews, Tyler, Colin, Kali and Connor Roomsburg, Tia Theodosopoulos, Tori and Skyler Roederer, and Ethan and Caden Stouldt. The family will receive friends Saturday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Sunday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in Church of the Ascension Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Nov. 4 to Nov. 5, 2010.

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Rick & Lura-Lee Albertson

November 8, 2010

We are sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts are with all of you.

Jim&Norma Robinson

November 8, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carolyn McPherson

November 8, 2010

Margaret and Kevin and your family, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of John. Loss is always hard, but when it comes so early, it is even more difficult. May your memories of John keep his wonderful spirit close for you in the future.

Don Hauck

November 7, 2010

Peggy and Jim,
I am so sorry for your loss.You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 7, 2010

Roomsburg family so very sorry for your loss,you are in our thoughts and prayers. THE GIBBS FAMILY (Va. Beach,Va..)

Judy Storm

November 7, 2010

Jim & Peggy
I'm so terribly sorry to see this sad news. I have such good memories of our children together. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 7, 2010

We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you! Scott Johnson and Family

November 7, 2010

Jim, Peggy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of John. What a good looking man and from what I have read in the messages he was a wonderful person. My son Nick is only 7 months younger than John and cannot imagine the feeling of sadness you must be trying to process at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family, friends, and relatives.
Cousin, Peggy Short

Barbara Johns

November 6, 2010

Jim, Peggy and family
So very sorry for your loss. I know it will be hard to get through the next few weeks but God will help you. We always have our good memories of John to console us. Our prayers are with you.
Bobbie Ann & family

Jada Box

November 6, 2010

Jim & Joe,
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!!
Love, Kevin, Jada, & Katie

Jean Hardman

November 5, 2010

JIm, Peggy, Tracie and all of the rest of the family.
I cannot imagine what you are feeling at this time. You have so many pictures and memories to treasure forever. Sorry I am not able to be there.
lots of love and prayers, sister Jean

November 5, 2010

We would like to express our condolences to the Roomsburg family. I have fond memories from my childhood of John and all the family. From the early days at St. Gregory carpooling together, through Arrowhead and Kempsville, it was nice to grow up with such great friends like John. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Kevin Mason and Family (Chesterfield, Va.)

Sara Vachon (JD&W, Inc.)

November 5, 2010

Jim & Joe, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Sorry for your loss.

Scott Whitlow

November 5, 2010

To the Roomsburg Family,

I am very sorry to hear of John's passing. He and I had many good and fun times together growing up and afterwards. He was truly a friend to all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Theresa (Clough) Patrick

November 5, 2010

Mr & Mrs Roomsburg, Tracie, Taylor, Kevin, Joe and entire family,

Though life will go on, so, too, will the memory of John. Through his death, a piece of inspiration must be extracted to compel those who grieve to have a reason to take the next step forward.

Brett Kassir

November 5, 2010

I'm sorry to hear about your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I can only hope you will find peace. Brett Kassir

Suzanne Buhner

November 5, 2010

To the Roomsburg Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers! Our sincerest sympathies go out to your family. We feel blessed to have Taylor in our lives. Please let us know what we do to help. -Suzanne Buhner and Sherry Szejk, ODC

Jack and Patti Lewis

November 5, 2010

Jim, Joe and family, Patti and I were very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers will be with you all.

Christine Scherrer

November 4, 2010

Mr.and Mrs. Roomsburg,Kevin and Joe, my sincere sympathies to your family. Christine O'Hara Scherrer

Melissa Schwitters

November 4, 2010

To the Roomsburg Family:

Please accept my condolences on the loss of John. John was a friend from high school and during the time he lived in Atlanta Georgia 20 years ago. I have many fond memories of John. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Allen Harrison

November 4, 2010

I have fond memories of playing baseball with john. My family and I wish to express our sincere sympathies to you and your family for your loss.

November 4, 2010

Roomsburg family,
I have so many great memories of John in high school. I can actually say he was one of my closest friends at KHS, he was easy to talk to and loved a good laugh! He will be greatly missed.

Colleen Martin Giamberini

Helene Clough Quick

November 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dennis & Donna Albertson

November 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Charlie Maiorana

November 4, 2010

Jim and Joe , I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Charlie/TowneBank

Dan Bergondy

November 4, 2010

To the Roomsburg Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Roomsburg family.

I have fond memories of John from KHS. Once we "camped out" in the backyard in November ... while we were sleeping Kevin came home and collapsed the tent we were in. In the morning Mrs. Roomsburg cooked us beacon and eggs.

John will be missed.

Dan Bergondy KHS 1982

kecia deveney

November 4, 2010

So sorry to hear about John. We went to high school together. I extend my deepest sympathies and hope you find strength, peace and comfort at this time.

Bruce Caper

November 4, 2010

Bruce E. Carper, My sincere sympathies to you and your family for your loss. We will truly miss you! May God Bless you all in your time of sorrow!

November 4, 2010

Jim and Joe,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Take care, Vicki Sanson/Independence Construction.

November 4, 2010

Jim,
My sincere sympathies to you and your family at your loss.
Bud Baxter
Virginia Beach

November 4, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Roomsburg, Kevin, Joe and your entire family,

We extend our deepest condolences for your loss. We pray that God will give you comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time. May your fond and loving memories of John fill your heart and help guide you in the coming days and months ahead. God's healing power be upon each of you.

All of our love and prayers.

Karla and Tom Wall

Brian O'Hara

November 4, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Roomsburg, Kevin, and Joe,

Our families prayers are with all of you today.

Launa Simon

November 4, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with John and his family. I graduated with John and had a few classes with him while at Kempsville High School, only fond memories of John.

Launa Simon

Mary Ann Graff

November 3, 2010

Dear Uncle Jim, Aunt Peggy and family,
Words are inadequate at a time like this. I know your hearts are all breaking, and you will always have a "John-sized" void in your lives. Know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers especially over the weekend and in the coming weeks and months as you adjust to life without John. But we also know you will never really be without him, as you have all your memories of him. We love you and wish we could be there to share this time with you.
Love and prayers, Mary Ann & Bruce

Leonard & Jo Friend

November 3, 2010

Jim, you and your family all have my heartfelt sympathy, prayers and thoughts. We love you and would be there if we could. love Leonard and Jo

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