Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameRobert Wesley ROLEN [58351], [58387], [58388], [58389], [52608]
BirthDec 31, 1930, Virginia [58388]
DeathFeb 6, 2009, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia [58388]
BurialMaple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia [58388], [58389]
Spouses
BirthJul 2, 1932, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia [58386]
DeathJul 11, 2021 [58386]
BurialMaple Hill Cemetery, Bluefield, Tazewell County, Virginia [58387]
MotherJulie Pearl WOODYARD (1894-1971)
MarriageDec 31, 1949, Virginia [58387], [58386]
Obituary Online notes for Robert Wesley ROLEN
Robert W. Rolen, 78, of 210 N. College Ave., Bluefield, Va., died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 at his home. He was born in Bluefield, Va. and was a son of the late Elmer and Mary Leola Crabtree Rolen. Mr. Rolen was retired from the Norfolk and Wester Railroad, served in the U.S. Army and attended church at the Bluefield Virginia Church of God.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Allie Gray King, Virginia Ruth Rose and Mageline Brown. He is survived by his wife, Roxie Louise Taylor Rolen; four daughters, Anita and Jim Green, Sparta, N.C., Patricia and Gerald Grubb, High Point, N.C., Deloris McClanahan, Monks Corner, S.C., Linda and Greg Neybert, Bluefield, Va.; brother, James Rolen and wife Bessie, Hales Bottom; sisters, Lois Spangler, Gilmer, Texas, Shirley Duncan, Front Royal, Va.; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 8, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, Va. with the Rev. Tony Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Artrip, Denneth Richmond, John King, Adam McClanahan, Robert Davidson, and Bill Davidson.

Donations may be made to the , 1816 Jefferson St., Bluefield, WV 24701.The Rolen family will receive friends today from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of services.Dudley Memorial Mortuary in Bluefield, Va. is serving the Rolen family.
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Obituary Online notes for Roxie Louise (Spouse 1)
Roxie Louise Rolen
July 02, 1932 - August 11, 2021

Roxie Louise Rolen of Bluefield, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, August 11, 2021.

She was born July 02, 1932, in Bluefield, VA, and was the daughter of the late Julie Pearl and Daniel Hoge Taylor.

She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Wesley Rolen on December 31, 1949.

Her husband and daughter, Anita Green predeceased her.

She is survived by daughters: Linda Rolen of the home, Deloris McClanahan and Jim Puckett of Thomasville, NC and Patricia and Gerald Grubb of High Point, NC; grandchildren: Yvette Brooks, Bill Davidson, Robert Davidson, Michelle Brickley, Amy Madison, Leanne Carpenter, Adam McClanahan, Brandy Banner, and Sarah Beth Davis. She also had 18 great-grandchildren with one of them preceding her. She has 7 great-great-grandchildren with another one on the way. She has several beloved nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorials can be made to Legacy Hospice of Richlands.

A service to celebrate Roxie's life will be held on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Dudley Memorial Chapel at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Tony Ellis officiating with burial following at Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday at Dudley Memorial from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of the service.

Source Citation: Dudley Memorial Mortuary [58387]
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