George E. Roffe

1927 - 2023

George E. Roffe
March 11, 1927 - August 18, 2023
Columbus, Georgia - Deacon George E. Roffe (SSG Retired USA) of Columbus passed away quietly Friday at Columbus Hospice House at the blessed age of 96.
A native of Grider, AK and the son of the late Will, Sr and Susie Will Adams Roffe. A veteran of both the Navy and Army, he retired after over 25 years of service. He also retired from JC Penney's after 15 years of service. Deacon Roffe, along with his late wife, Pastor Ella B. Roffe was the founders of M.S. Jones Memorial Apostolic Deliverance Church of God (P.A.W.). Deacon Roffe was a Board member of Valley Rescue Mission, Life member and Chaplain of DAV, Life Member of VFW and American Legion Post #435. Other than his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Roffe; five siblings, Will Jr, Walker, Willie, John and Mae V. Adams.
Survivors include two daughters, Sylvia R. Johnson (James) and Mary S. Roffe; three grandchildren, Shaunt'e Nelson (James C.), Deanta J. Wilson (Ciquilla) and Adana Alston; nine great grandchildren, Ja'kiera, Ja'kayla, Camori, Caderyn, Judah, Josiah, Joshua, Major and Kaleizha; three godchildren, Pastor Darnell Skinner, Joesetta Cunningham, and Tiffany Nicole Moore; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Deacon Roffe will be Eleven O'clock AM Saturday, September 2, 2023 at St. Mary's Road United Methodist Church. Interment with full military honors will be Eleven O'clock AM Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, AL, Visitation is 1:00 til 5:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences and guest book signing may be made at progressivefuneralhome.com. The Progressive Staff is privileged to serve the Roffe Family.