Time For Memory

Rev. James R. Roby

1954 - 2011

Rev. James Richard Roby, 57, of De Graff, went home to be with the Lord at 1:15 AM Sunday, August 14, 2011, at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

He was born July 1, 1954, in Bellefontaine, a son of Richard Wilbur Roby of De Graff and the late Shirley Joanne Vaughn Roby.

On September 23, 1977, he married Debra Diane Kendall in Bellefontaine and she survives along with two Sons; Jim (Amy) Roby of Sidney and Michael Roby of

De Graff and one Brother Jeff (Lorna) Roby of Cropwell, AL.

He was a 1972 graduate of Riverside High School and a graduate of Urbana College. He was the Pastor at the De Graff Freewill Baptist Church. He loved to watch the Cincinnati Reds and also liked to do landscaping.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the De Graff Freewill Baptist Church, with Michael Idle officiating. Burial is in the Greenwood-Union Cemetery, DeGraff. The family will receive friends at the Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, De Graff on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 from 5 to 8 P.M.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the DeGraff Freewill Baptist Church.

There are currently 20 condolences.

Mike James Saturday August 20, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Classmates forever. Mike

the godwins stephanie.godwin47@yahoo.com Wednesday August 17, 2011 at 8:55 AM
I'm so sorry jim has went to be with the lord we will miss him very much and he was the best preacher we have herd . If there's anything u need let us know we r just around the the corner from u . The godwins

Ken & Robin Knisley and Family robinlk32@yahoo.com Tuesday August 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM
God has summoned back my Pastor and friend, one of his many angels. You will forever remain in our heart. Deb&family..I will continue to keep you in my prayers..Love you, Ken & Robin Knisley and family.

the parson family parson.billy@yahoo.com Tuesday August 16, 2011 at 8:25 PM
dear family, there is a time to cry, a time to laugh, and time to just at, and remimber. but we know that, jim has just started his fist day at the lords feet. jim is asking all the wonders of the bible, with the lord. he will never have any more pain. just a great time, with the lord. aman. god is with you all. the billy and Sue parson.

Harry and Peg Dearwester pdearwester@yahoo.com Tuesday August 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Deb,My thoughts, and prayers are with you ,I will miss his Smile and his wave,

Deann Y. Ward Tuesday August 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM
May all of Jim's family, friends and parishoners be comforted in knowing how fortunate they were to share in his life. I will remember Jim's playful spirit while we traveled through school days together and be grateful for his grin. All the best, Deann

Doug and April King and family Monday August 15, 2011 at 9:52 PM
We were saddened by the news Sunday morning! What a great day for Jim, Absent from the body present with the Lord!! We love you all, and you are in our thoughts and prayers!!

Kim (Stewart) Meek k_suemeek@yahoo.com Monday August 15, 2011 at 9:51 PM
Deb, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It saddens me that you and your family have to go through this, and especially at such a young age. I hope it can help in some small way to know that others care. You'll be in our thoughts and our hearts.

Kim (Stewart) Meek Monday August 15, 2011 at 9:46 PM


Audrey giles Monday August 15, 2011 at 8:50 PM
Debbie & family - So sorry to hear @ your loss. May God be with you during this difficult time. Love & prayers, Audrey Giles

Rick and Cindy Watkins Monday August 15, 2011 at 7:26 PM
Debbie and family, sorry to hear about Jim. I know he will be greatly missed. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rick and Cindy (Roby) Watkins

Dick Loffer Monday August 15, 2011 at 6:56 PM
Dick Roby and faimley. Are thoughts are with you.Dick and Carolyn

Debbie James(James family) Monday August 15, 2011 at 6:28 PM
Dear Roby family, I was shocked to learn of Jim's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Rev. Edwin Hayes Monday August 15, 2011 at 11:54 AM
On behalf of Ohio Free Will Baptists, we offer our condolences to you on the passing of Bro. Jim. He was a sincere and faithful servant of the Lord and we do appreciate knowing him. You all will be in our prayers. May the Lord bless. Edwin Hayes, Ohio State Association of Free Will Baptists

Vicky (Spangler) Slone Monday August 15, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Debbie, just read Jim's obituary on line so sorry to read about your loss I was just telling a friend at church the other day what a good friend and example you, Regina, Cindy, Steva, & Sandy were for me. Thanks for putting up with an underclassmen at Riverside. Sincerely, Vicky (Spangler) Slone

Dan Cochran drdlcr@yahoo.com Monday August 15, 2011 at 8:20 AM
To Uncle Dick and the rest of the family, We heard last night of your loss from Mom and were so sorry. We are even now praying for you that God's comfort will be unmistakable to you all. Please keep us informed. We love you Dan Diane and Connor

Richard & Ada (Wiles) Cummins Monday August 15, 2011 at 7:53 AM
Debra & Family, Was sorry to hear about Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He is now with his mom. Watching over you all and waiting for the day when you all will see him again. May God continue to Bless You All and carry you thru this time.

Marvin and Connie Swartz Sunday August 14, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Dick, Debbie,Jim and Amy, Michael, We are praying for you.Love, Marvin and Connie

The Marvin/Moon Family Sunday August 14, 2011 at 8:41 PM
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.We send you thoughts and prayers of comfort.

James and Lisa Adams Family Sunday August 14, 2011 at 4:57 PM
What a happy reunion day. Jim lived his Faith every day and knew where he was going when this day would come. We are all saddened by our loss, but Jim has gained it all. Love and Prayers to the Roby Family.

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