Mr. "J.W." John William Roten

Mr. John William "J.W." Roten age 73, of West Jefferson, died on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA. Mr. Roten was born on November 29, 1942 in Ashe County to Robert Lee and Edith Parsons Roten. Mr. Roten was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Christina Waddell and Wanda Eldreth. Mr. Roten enjoyed being a truck driver, riding horses, motorcycles, hunting and fishing. J.W. was a very dedicated NASCAR fan. He was a friend to anyone and proud of his children and grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 3:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Minister Danny Miller and Minister David Lyalls. Burial will follow in Roten Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Roten is survived by: his wife: Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Roten, five sons: John Roten & wife Beth, Dale Roten & Kim both of Warrensville, James Roten & wife Allysa of West Jefferson, Tony Roten & Pam of Yadkinville, and J.C. Rife & wife Tracy of Sparta, one daughter, Angie Poole & Byron of Sparta, one sister, Nancy Roten of Crumpler, 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Roten's arrangements.

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