Robby Joe Roseman

© Marietta Monitor

Friday, July 13, 2001

Submitted by: Martha N. Reddout

Graveside services for Robby Joe Roseman, 28, of Marietta, were held at 4 p.m., Monday, July 9, at Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, with Bro. Ray Hilliard and Richard Barber officiating.

Mr. Roseman was born October 17, 1972, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Bill Lenard and Sally Rose Talley. He died Friday, July 6, 2001, near Marietta.

Mr. Roseman had lived in Marietta most of his life, previously making his home in Sanger, Texas, Denton, Texas, and Idaho Springs, Colorado. He was employed in construction. Mr. Roseman was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his parents, Sally Talley of Marietta and Bill Lenard of Falconhead; stepfather, Roger Talley of Ardmore; grandparents, Bea Smith of Ardmore and John and Joyce Talley of Shawnee; two sisters, Judy Talley of Marietta and Chamay Lenard of Idaho Springs, Colorado; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mr. Roseman was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bill Riley, on December 25, 1996; and his grandmother, Mary Jane Riley, on January 31, 1997.

Pallbearers were Sam Harris, Curtis Bowers, Todd Wickware, Randall Brodie, Cody Poe and Thomas Hayes. Honorary bearers were everyone who loved him.

Services were under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta.

In addition, the following memorial poem was written and published in the paper.

"Remember"
In Loving Memory of Robby Joe By M.S.B. 7/7/01

Remember the days that brought joy to your life,
Remember the day you gave him life,
Remember the times you saw him through,
Remember the love he gave to you.

But the trouble he went through,
He scared others and you, too,
But the struggles never end,
Until he wants a new life to begin.

Give him hope, give him joy,
Give him faith and love to enjoy,
Always and forever.

But the day has finally come,
And no one's to blame,
Though it will never be the same,
And he's in a better place,
With the beauty of God's grace.

Remember just for today,
He has something to say,
Mama I'm OK.
But I want you to
See what you have given to me,
And how much you mean to me,
I see and I believe that . . .

You gave me hope, you gave me joy,
You gave me faith and love to enjoy,
Remember, remember.
Always and forever."

"I would like to express my appreciation and sincere gratitude to everyone from L.C.H.C., Emergency Personnel, Dr. O'Connor, Sheriff's Department, First Responders, Morning Star Staff and for all that helped Friday night - I know there were many. There is no one to blame, no guilt to be owned by anyone: Robby Joe is at peace with himself for the first time in a long time. (Leta . . . thank you)" Sally and Judy Talley.