James Earl Roe, Jr.

James Earl Roe, Jr., 61, of New Paris, OH, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Dayton. He was born on January 4, 1953 in Richmond, IN. James was a custodian at the T/A Truck Stop at 127 and 70. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He had also worked as a security guard, Lowes, TSC and Parker Hannifin. Preceded in death by his father: James Earl Roe, Sr.

Survivors include his Mother & Step-Father: Sarah Jane (Bucher) & Robert Melvin Stemple, New Paris, OH; Children: Michael Allen Roe and Lisa Marie Roe; Brothers & Sisters: Dennis Allen (Vail) Roe, CA, Tony Lee (Beth) Roe, Las Vegas, NV, David Wayne (Chris) Roe, Richmond, IN, Jane Ann (Wayne) Cory, Las Vegas, NV, Rhea Darlene (Kevin) Kemplen, Lynn, IN and Deborah Sue (Eric) Withrow, Las Vegas, NV. Several grandchildren; Special friend: Doug Thomas, New Paris, OH; Nieces and Nephews.

Family Celebration Service will be held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Barnes Funeral Home, 109 West Main Street, New Paris, OH with Pastor Ralph Holdeman officiating. Family will receive friends on Thursday from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Military Honors will be provided by the Preble County Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home for funeral expenses, c/o Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main St., Eaton, OH 45320. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Web site at www.barnesfuneralhome.com