William Roe

Roe, William (Bill aka "the Spin Doktor"), 65 of Pompano Beach, FL died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Hospice By The Sea at John Knox Village with his loving wife and family by his side. Bill was an avid diver for 40+ years but had to give it up in his later years battling cancer. He studiously avoided "awful-izing" (one of his words) and always encouraged everyone else to do the same. He was a published poet & worked as an ad salesman and reporter for Florida Scuba News, for some 25+ years and he knew all the shakers and movers in the dive business, two things he was most proud of. He met and married Janalynn "Jan" Roe in his later years, who was there by his side during his battle with cancer and through to the end of his fight. He is survived by his wife Jan, his two daughters Ginger Denise of Hollywood, and Calleen "Pookie" Shirley of Pompano. He has 4 step children, many grand and great-grandchildren, all of whom adored, loved and idolized him. Bill's last wishes were to have his ashes scattered in his "Beloved Ocean". A ceremony and date to be determined at a later time.