Robert William "Bob" Roof Sr. age 85 of Rocky Point passed away Monday January 23, 2017 at New Hanover Reg. Med. Center.
He was born August 13, 1931 in Greenville County SC son of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth Shannon Roof. He was also predeceased by a sister Cecil Elizabeth Roof and father and mother in law Ezra and Lila Wells.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years Carolyn Wells Roof; five sons, Robert "Billy" Roof Jr. and wife Dianne of Burgaw, Cecil E. Roof Sr. and wife Susie of Ellwood City PA, Terry "Marty" Roof and wife Hope of Rocky Point, Donald Ezra Roof of Rocky Point and John Mark Roof of Rocky Point; one daughter, Jessalyn Horrell and husband Brian of Willard; eighteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; two brothers, Jerry Roof and wife Carol of SC and Donald Roof and wife Sandra of GA; and a sister Jessalyn Campbell of GA.

Bob was a veteran of the Korean War serving honorably in the US Army. He loved his family, NASCAR racing and dearly loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bob was a member of the Paul's Place posse.

A private family graveside service will be Friday January 27, 2017 at Wells family cemetery. Reverend Mike Johnson will officiate.

The family will receive friends 6-7:30 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations can be made to the Disabled American Veterans www.dav.org/donate

You are invited to sign the guest book above and write a tribute to the family if you wish.