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Alfred Roane departed this life on February 19, 2025. A devoted family man, Alfred was deeply cherished by his loved ones. He was a father, grandfather, uncle, and friend who was always ready to lend a helping hand and share a listening ear. His compassionate nature and sense of humor will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Alfred enjoyed a career at Virginia Log Company, where he was well-respected for his hard work, dedication, and integrity. He retired in 2002 after working there for thirty-five years. Outside of his professional life, he had a passion for cycling and completed his longest ride of 65 miles at age 85. The man downtown enjoyed stirring up his chat circle during their daily calls. He also enjoyed traveling and made sure he got pictures on his digital camera to share with his family and friends.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helen Roane, his loving wife Barbara Roane, his daughter Nina Williams, and his siblings, Willard, George, Silas, Walter, Elmo, and Lou Etta. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Keith Quarles, Karen Roane, Kevin Roane (Michelle), Valerie Burrell (Benny), and Bridgette Walker (Sherrod); his siblings, McKinley Roane of Texas and Lina Carter of Delaware; his aunt Elizabeth Roane of New Jersey; his brothers-in-law, William Washington and Kenneth Parker; his grandchildren, Tiffany Webb, Ashton Wylie (Paladin), Christopher Williams, Andrea Johnson, Sherrod Walker, Jr., Whitney Smith, Neil Washington, Kahleel Roane, Kadin Roane, and Isaiah Kerstetter; his great-grandchildren, Jerrell Long Jr., Carter Walker, Suarez Walker, and Zahra Walker; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A service to Celebrate Alfred's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Bethel Restoration Center, with a viewing beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Professional service have been entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185. 757-229-3011 whitingsfuneralhome.com
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