James Wesley Roe
1967-2018
Mr. Incredible, a.k.a. James Roe, began his superhero status on March 5, 1967. He was a true hero. He always put the needs and wants of his family above his own. He was their strength when they were weak, their support when they needed lifting, and their wisdom as they walked through their journey of life. He taught his daughters to be independent, humble, and kind. His actions and words showed his sons how to be Godly men and to always respect themselves and others. He led his family with the same strength and conviction that he used to fight the hardest battle of his life.
James was born to Wes and LaVona Roe in OKC, Oklahoma. He was raised with Sam and Weselle surrounded by love and support. He met the love of his life and soul mate, Belinda, in 1995 and they were married in 1996. During their 23 years of marriage, they not only shared a birthday, but also raised seven wonderful children. They put down roots in Edmond, Oklahoma and worked as a team to share their values and faith with their family and grow their relationships with Christ.
James will forever be remembered by his wife and best friend Belinda, their seven children, Jeremiah, Natalie, Amanda and her husband Josh, Madeline, Jaken, Aaron, and Micah, by his father Wes, his siblings, Sam and Weselle, his grandson Ryker, as well as his numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his mother LaVona.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday July 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial Road Church of Christ. Viewing will be on Friday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Sweet Belinda and your wonderful family i pray for your strength and comfort daily I know James is at peace with no more pain your in my thoughts constantly love you Aunt Sheri .
Belinda and family…..these words for James
What else can I do but bring a blanket for you
To wrap around your shoulders or put upon your knees
What else can I do but bring a blanket for you
Lend my shoulder to you to bury your head in
And let the teardrops roll
I’ll try to hold your head up high
When the rest of you is falling through
What else can I do but lend my shoulder to you
I have tears for you when another tear won’t fall
When you feel like dying or feel nothing at all
When there’s nothing left we can do or say
I’ll pray
What else can I do but share the silence with you
When every word has been said
And every piece of ground has been turned
Nothing makes any sense
And no answers are coming through
What else can I do but bring a blanket for you
I thoroughly enjoyed, and looked forward to, every single time I talked to James through the years we have known your family. He always had a smile that said, “I lack nothing. God has blessed me greatly!”.
It ripped at my very soul to hear of his illness, even though I hadn’t seen him in awhile. Our short times talking just had that effect. His ever-present smile and quiet demeanor will never be forgotten…one of those who leaves me wishing I had gotten to know him even better through these years.
He, you, and your girls are the only members of the family I had gotten to know, but my thoughts and prayers will be with all of you…even the prayers that I cannot find words for, but just pour out to God from my heart.
When words fail us, we can rely on those words left for us in scripture.
In Romans 8:18-27, the apostle Paul reminds us of three things to hold onto, which I had not really viewed in this context until the loss of a parent almost 19 years ago:
(1) Just think of how magnificent Heaven must be–because it is so magnificent that even indescribably dark times like this(!) cannot even cast a shadow toward the bright hope deep in the hearts of those who are “faithful unto death”(Revelation 2:10);
(2) We can focus on what we hope(!) for, at those moments when what we see(!) hits us so hard that we don’t know where to turn for relief;
(3) We can fall at the feet of a loving God in prayer, even when our grief robs us of the words with which to cry out to Him in anguish, because He really can(!) “listen to our hearts”…and since James is now in the hand of God, prayer is the way you can remain closest to him…because even at those times when you cannot find the words, you are in the palm of His hand, as well.
The unimaginably heartwrenching thing is…
…It’s no longer the same hand.
You will continue to be surrounded, whether in physical presence, or in thought and prayer, by more people than you could possibly know.
I worked with James only the past few years more directly. He was always pleasant and easy to work with. Even thru his trials and health issues he reached out to lift and support me while I was going thru my own trials and family health issues.
I know he walks in the Heavens among Angels and was welcomed with open arms by all those there. He will always be in your hearts, your souls, your memories, and His love will always surround you.
Belinda and Family, my love, prayers and thoughts are with you now and all days to come. Thank You All so much for sharing and letting James be a part of my life’s quilting square.
I was a customer of James for several years and thought a lot of him. He was a top notch man and my prayers go out to his family.
Prayers and love for you all. I’m here if you need to talk.
Love you so much!
Jean Crowder
Prayers for the whole family! We have always loved your family! James sure was a kind & godly man everytime we were around you guys! May God grant you peace & comfort during this season of life!
Many prayers for your and your family!!
He truly was as you say…a great man. He always did his best to protect those he loved…including me. I spoke with him a few weeks ago and all he wanted to do was pray with me over the troubles I was facing. I love and miss you brother!!!
Praying for strength and comfort during this time.
What an incredible, positive, selfless man. He will be missed by all who knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers, sweet Belinda, you and all of your family.
BJ,
May your faith carry you thru this trial of life. You and James will meet again and your love story will befin again.
Prayers for you and the kids.
Sherry Buchanan
Sweet Beba, Natalie, Amanda, Maddie and boys,
It’s obvious God chose to love you directly through James. I bet you will continue to feel James’s love in spite of his absence. I’ve been awed by the huge outpouring of friends loving on you guys through is all. Know you have been in my prayers so many times over the past months and will continue to be. I love you.
James was awesome. He was a great guy and wonderful example of a Christian. It’s just not fair and no one understands why he had to suffer like this. I’m praying for your sweet family.
Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. God bless!