Alvin Roots Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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September 27, 2010
Hope Rustin
August 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
July 28, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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Wanda Tyler & Jimmy Anderson
July 23, 2010
Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Diane, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. We ask that God will embrace you in his comforting arms in the midst of your pain. While enduring your season of grief, remember and reflect on happy moments with your love done to carry you through. We are praying that God will provide all of you with unfailing strength to bear this burden. May you find peace and comfort in God's everlasting love.
July 23, 2010
Diane, Dionne and Romey,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that Redd is with our Lord and Savior. I love each of you!!
Love,
Tanya L B Pettiford
PS. When I read this poem, it made me think of him!
Don't think of him as gone away
his journey's just begun,
life holds so many facets
this earth is only one.
Just think of him as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how he must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of him as living
in the hearts of those he touched...
for nothing loved is ever lost
and he was loved so much.
CHARLES HOGAN
July 23, 2010
ALTHOUGH I ONLY NEW FOR A SHORT WHILE, I WILL REMEMBER HIM FOR A LIFE TIME.
July 23, 2010
Diane,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Love,
Aunt Mable
Dawn Jenkins
July 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Diane. May God bless you and watch over you.
Ronald Bates
July 23, 2010
Our thoughts and deepest prayers are with you and your family.
With Love and Respect,
Ron and Shellie Bates
Portia Allman
July 23, 2010
As I reflect on Bro. Roots, I saw a man that carried out the vision that God has for all of us - Helping our fellow man and service to God's people. To the Roots family, just know that Bro. Roots is where we all will be - In HEAVEN! I pray for peace/comfort for the Roots family. First Union Baptist Church will forever love and miss our dear member, such a caring and loving member in our fold. We will miss him dearly.
Aretha Benjamin
July 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pamela Jackson
July 23, 2010
To the Roots family, what a friend we have in Jesus and what a friend Bro. Roots was. He was just a blessing to know and I will always remember his smile and kindness. I know he is sitting on the right hand side of his lord and savior and will be awaiting his family in the future. Bro. Roots, I will miss you and your Godlike spirit. A true angel has arrived in heaven.
vernell braxton
July 22, 2010
Sis. Roots and family. GOD has again called one of HIS FAITHFUL WARRIORS. Bro. Roots has proven himself worthy of the walk. Stay encouraged and be strong.Brother and Sister Braxton
Richard T. Lilly, I
July 22, 2010
Mrs Howell (Roots) I was saddened to hear of the loss of your husband (Red). I pray that God will comfort you and your family during this difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy.
Curtiss & Ida Bracey
July 22, 2010
Death, be not proud
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.
Uncle Curtiss & Ida Bracey
Virginia Baccus
July 22, 2010
During this difficult time,may the comfort of God's loving arms carry you through the quiet moments,and bring you peace. With Deepest Sympathy Virginia & Monique Baccus
From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home
July 23, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
JAMES MASON
July 22, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pam Lovett
July 22, 2010
How blessed you are to have had Dec. Roots as a Husband/Father. My heart is so heavy after learning of his passing. What a wonderful, kind Man he was. His light shined so brightly. Deacon Roots was the epitome of a God-loving Man! I will never forget him, and feel oh so blessed to have known him. What a void we now have at First Union! I could on and on; but just know that I'm right across the woods from you; and I am here if you need me. Just like your Father/Husband was there for Justin, and myself. May God bless each of you.
Your Sister in Christ, and Neighbor
Pam Lovett & Justin
Joe Person
July 22, 2010
To the family of brother Alvin Roots SR. The two plus years I was at FUBC. Alvin always had a smile and a kind word. Truly a man of God. In the days to come God will dry your weeping eyes and wipe away all tears
john austin
July 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheila Reid
July 21, 2010
I am glad to have known such a sweet person. He will be truly missed. Diane you and the family are in our prayers
Love Sheila and family
Michelle Cammack
July 21, 2010
Uncle Red,
In the little time that I and my children have known you, we have come to love you. Your passing seems so surreal, however I know there is a reason for everything. You will truly be missed. We were blessed to have had you in our lives. I take comfort in knowing that we will one day see you again. We love you Uncle Red!
Karen Robinson
July 21, 2010
Dionne,you and your family are in my prayers.
Laura B. Johnson, and Rona Terry and Family Co-worker UPS
July 21, 2010
Diane, I was very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. May your family memories of him keep a smile in your heart. God bless you and your family.
We are praying for the Roots Family
July 21, 2010
To the Roots Family
S.L.A.V.E. for Christ Ministry will miss our special friend and member, Deacon Roots. We could on him to participate in different activities that our ministry was doing. His love for the Lord has inspired us to read more of God's Word daily. May God comfort you during this time. We love you. SLAVE for Christ Ministry.
Alfreda Dixon
July 21, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Angela & Kenneth Jones
July 21, 2010
Our sympathy and prayers go out to the Roots family. His generosity and gentle spirit will surely be missed in the community.
Sincerely,
your neighbors - the Jones family
Albert & Carolyn Rice
July 21, 2010
To the Roots Family,
We first met Dea. Roots when he served as best man in my brother's wedding and each time we saw him after that he was such a caring individual. Your loss is heaven's gain because truely he was an angel. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Eddie Coley
July 21, 2010
Diane, I will keep you and family in my prayer line
July 21, 2010
To the Roots Family
Our deepest condolences during the passing our friend and brother in Christ, Deacon Roots. May God comfort you during this time. McAllister Family
DeMetra, Ms. Shirley, Russell Jr. & Family
July 20, 2010
To the Family and Friends, I am so sorry for your Great lost. Mr. Roots will never be forgotten. We all loved him dearly. I pray that GOD will continue to give you all strength in your time of need. Condolences from my family to yours.
Marie Otey-Spriggs
July 20, 2010
The Otey-Spriggs family from Philadelphia , Pennsylvania sends their condolences to our cousins the Roots. You are in our prayers. We will contact you soon.
Karen & Kyanna Jordan
July 20, 2010
My condolences and prayers goes out to you and your family during this most difficult time. Deacon-Elect Roots truly was a man of God whom reached out to all ages stretching from the younger generation to the oldest generation. His thoughtfulness and sweet spirit definitely will be missed but never forgotten. I'm grateful that God allowed your husband and father to share his gift to encourage, listen, and uplift me. His memories and legacy will live on through each of you. Remember, to lean and trust God whom will provide you with the strength you need day by day.
Sincerely,
Theresa Cuthrell
July 20, 2010
To the Roots Family:
I express my deepest sympathy! You never know how someone feels or what they are going through until you have experienced it yourself. I know what you are feeling and pray for your continued strength and trust in the Lord!
Mr. Roots was a loving man with a HUGE heart. He would do anything for anyone without asking for anything in return. His legacy will live on forever.
I pray that during this time you trust in the Lord and know that Mr. Roots is no longer suffering. He is smiling upon you all and wants you all to keep his legacy alive by doing what he would want you to do, helping others, having a loving heart, and keeping God first.
I will miss him dearly. Whenever I was at church, I could always count on Mr. Roots just checking in with me and putting a smile on my face. He always said something to make me smile. I will never forget that!
May God bless you and keep you!
With love always,
Theresa Cuthrell and Family
Jerome with brother and son.
Dena Wynn
July 20, 2010
Aunt Ethel; Bria; Rick & Dena Wynn
July 20, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
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