John Roswan Obituary
John Luther Roswan, 81, of Hilliard, FL passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on April 24, 1944, to the late Raymond Roswan and Virginia Jackson Roswan. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He is survived by his 3-children: Sheila Roswan Sharpe, John Wesley Roswan and Sara Doreen Rewis (Waylon); brother: Raymond Stewart; grandchildren: Julian Sharpe, Benjamin Sharpe, Major Sharpe, Brooke Roswan, Joshua Roswan, Kayla Roswan, Kohl Roswan, Waylon Rewis, Patrick Rewis and Sarabelle Gibson (Justin); great-grandchildren: Patrick Jonah and Sawyer Jane; and multiple great-grandchildren and other relatives.
A service will be held at 9:30 AM on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Jacksonville National Cemetery. Memorialization will be by cremation.
Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardrobersonfh.com. Shepard-Roberson Funeral Home, Folkston, GA is honored to serve the Roswan family.
526 Oakwood Street, Folkston, GA 31537
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