Mr. Leonard Clayton "L.C." Roten age 65, of Creston, died on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem. Mr. Roten was born on September 7, 1949 in Ashe County to Albert and Maggie Osborne Roten. Mr. Roten was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert Roten, and sister, Judy Roten. Mr. Roten was a Christian and member of the Big Laurel Church of Christ in Christian Union. "L.C." was a father figure, friend, and playmate to his family, neighbors and children in the community. He had a uplifting and encouraging spirit. He never had a harsh word or felling toward anyone. "L.C." was a loving husband of 33 years, brother, and friend and will be missed.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2015 at 11:00 am at Big Laurel Church of Christ in Christian Union by Rev. Mike Farmer, Rev. Terry Woods, and Rev. Darrell Graybeal. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 18th at 1:00 PM at the Roten - Osborne Cemetery by Rev. Darrell Graybeal, Rev. Mike Farmer and Rev. Terry Woods.
Mr. Roten is survived by: his wife, Mable Barker Roten, four brothers, Larry Roten, Gary Roten, Jerry Roten of Creston, Jamie Roten of Wilkesboro, sister, Louise Viers of Laurel Springs, special caregiver, Chrystal Winterton of Crumpler, two aunts, Beryl Berry of Richmond, VA, Pearl Flanagan of Lenoir, two uncles, Carl Roten of Creston, Earl Roten of West Jefferson; also surviving are several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
The family request no flowers please, memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640, the family, c/o Badger Funeral Home, PO Box 139, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or to The ALS Association, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007..
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.
Cemetery Details
Roten Cemetery
2736 Roaring Fork Rd.
Creston, NC, 28615
Service
MAY 18. 11:00 AM
Big Laurel Church of Christ in Christian Union
4943 Big Laurel Rd.
Creston, NC, US, 28615
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