Lewellyn O. Roane

Lewellyn Oscar Roane, son of the late Clarence and Dorinda Lee Roane, was born on April 4, 1930 in King William County, Virginia, the fifth of nine children. He set sail on that old ship of Zion in the early morning hours of June 6, 2003.He began his education in the schools of King William and completed it in Baltimore. After a brief enlistment in the U.S. Army, he was honorably discharged in 1953.Soon after, he moved to Baltimore and aligned with the Southern Baptist Church, under the late Pastor Reverend James Grant. He flourished as a member of the Male Chorus ad Senior Ushers. He enjoyed attending the Early Morning services under Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Higgs.On July 26, 1953 at the old Southern Baptist Church, Lewellyn was united in Holy Matrimony to Gladys Mae Brooks, a union that brought much joy and satisfaction to his life. Unto this couple five children were born whom he loved unconditionally, and a great-nephew whom he cherished as if he was his own.Lewellyn was employed at various companies, before settling in at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. He retired after 36 years of stellar service.To say the least, Lewellyn was a devoted family man who regularly shared his home on Ellwood and fed a multitude of family and friends. He befriended almost everyone he met, and went out of his way to make people feel welcomed and comfortable in his presence. He was an avid reader and was extremely knowledgeable of the Bible. He enjoyed discussing and quizzing family and friends about persons and events in the Bible. He enjoyed a membership with the Hiram Grand Lodge Masonic Temple, holding positions of importance in both the Tribe of Benjamin Lodge and the Royal Arch Masons.After retiring from Beth Steel it was discovered that his younger brother, David, was ill. He, along with his brother Robert, began keeping him company almost on a daily basis, running errands and assisting in any way they could until the Lord called David home in 1992. Then when Robert fell ill, he again, being the big brother, took care of him, making him as comfortable as possible until he received his call to glory in 1999.Through the years Lewellyn was there for countless family members, neighbors and friends in whatever capacity he was needed. If he could do anything for you, he did it without hesitation. Family was the most important thing to him and he cherished and loved us all! Lewellyn’s health began it’s decline in October 2000, but his faith never did. He continued his Christian walk until the end. He leaves to mourn: his comforter, his companion, the love of his life for fifty years, his wife Gladys; their children, Shenna Roane-Hammons, Darrell L. Roane, Jacqueline Roane-Griffin, John F. Roane, Rosylina Y. Roane and Jermaine M. Brooks; his grandchildren, Ian, Tevin, Margaret, Denise, Racquel, Kyndal and Matthews; his sons-in-law, Thomas Griffin and Roland Hammons; his sisters, Pastor Emma Wilks, Dr. Clara-Mayes and Levern N. Pollard; his brothers-in-law, Roy Pollard, George Brooks and Jack Wise; his sisters-in-law, Vivian Roane, Evangelist Shirley C. Roane and Ethel Wise; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

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Lewellyn O. Roane

April 4, 1930 - June 6, 2003