William J. Roseborough
August 9, 1923 ~ January 18, 2016
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
William J. Roseborough, 92, died Monday, January 18, 2016, at his home.
A native of Camden, Alabama, he was a son of the late James W. and Ethel Tolley Roseborough. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Vance Roseborough, daughter, Victoria (Vicky) Barbara Graham, brothers Robert and Jim, and sister Louisa.
Mr. Roseborough was stationed in Italy with the US Army Air Force during WW II. He was retired as District Manager with Charlotte Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
He was an Elder and member of Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church where he was active with the Mens' Prayer Breakfast Group and helped construct numerous ramps to assist the elderly throughout Asheville. He was also an active volunteer with Meals on Wheels and in 2007 he was named the NC Volunteer of the Year.
He is survived by his wife, Fran Steelman Roseborough; daughters, Kathryn Roseborough Cabe (John) and Emily Vance Poulson (Keith); son, Bill Roseborough II (Denese); son-in-law, Larry Graham; grandchildren, Alex Efting, Jeremy Cabe, Jamie Roseborough, Meghan Phillips, Shelly Edmondson, Michael J. Graham, and Lindsey Efting; and four great-grandchildren, Levi, Curt, Graycen and Kayleigh.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church. Burial with military honors will be at Green Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church, 2 Bear Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28806, or to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Larry Graham & Roseborough family, we go back to 1963 & the Insurance business. Remember those days like is was yesterday. We all certainly had a lot of fun. Where did all the years go?
Bill,
Sorry to learn of the loss of your Father. May God grant you and your family HIS Peace during this difficult time.
Lisa Marrow, RN
Dear Roseborough Family,
We are sending our sympathy,love, and condolences with the loss of Bill, who was one of our dearest friends. He was a great man who was ‘larger than life’ and he gave so much love to his family, friends, and others in his lifelong service of the Lord God Almighty. His singing we compare to the late George Beverly Shea and it was a blessing to many people.
With love, Ron and Zoe
Our entire family is saddened by the death of Bill. What a shining example of a Christian servant he was. He and our parents, James and Margaret Hutchison, were such good friends. Bill and Dad enjoyed each other’s company at the Men’s Prayer Breakfast. ..Dad being the token United Methodist! Bill was so good to visit Dad during his illness and Mom aftet he passed away. There were many connections among the Hutchison and Roseborough children. Vickie and I were in the same graduating class. On behalf of all of my siblings and myself (Donna Stepp, Jimmy Hutchison, Dee Dee Allan and Daren Hutchison), we would like to express our deepest sympathy. May you all find comfort in the knowledge that others care and share in your loss.
We’ll done, though good and faithful servant!
My deepest condolences to all of you for your loss. Bill was a very special man. I will miss his visits to the shop…I felt like a very special person when he came around. It was an honor to have known such a great person and I will truly miss him. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.
I remember meeting Bill as a child of 10 or 11 years old. He brought me a brand new Old Timer knife and gave it to me one Sunday morning. More than just the magnitude of the gift, I was astounded that an adult had even thought about me through the week to plan something like that. He was an awesome guy and will always hold a special place in my memories.
Dear Fran & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Bill has been a wonderful support to both Bob & I & we will miss him dearly. How fortunate I was to have known this wonderful man. How blessed we are for the assurance we will meet our friend again. Fran you & your family are in our prayers. Jean & Bob Moore
Kathy, I’m sorry to hear about your Dad. My condolences to your family. I hope you are doing well.
Kathy, My condolences to you and your family.
Mark and I have you all in our prayers, may God’s peace be with you all.
Kathy and family, Thinking of you and keeping all of you in my heart and prayers. May your memories give you comfort and they will definitely keep him in your heart.
Kathy, Emily, and family, So very sorry for your loss. I know he was greatly treasured by all of you. You are as always in my thoughts and prayers, but even more so in this time of mourning.
A Man loved by all. Brought smiles to all. Leaving a great legacy. My heart ,prayers , and hugs to you all. Kathy and Emily my wonderful friends always in my thoughts and prayers.
Fran I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is our prayers.
Roseborough Family , We are very saddened by your Dad’s passing . Your Dad and Mom will always hold a special place in our hearts . They were the best neighbors we have ever had . I worked with Vickie and loved her dearly . Please know that our prayers are with you .
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of one good man. Bill was one of a kind. His kindness to me during a very difficult time in my life truly showed me God’s love through Bill. I shall always hold his memory in my heart. I am truly sorry for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
May God bless you.
Bill was a friend to my dad. They were in the Men’s Prayer Breakfast group at Malvern Hills for many years and prayed for so many people. Bill was a good Christian man. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dear Bill, Denese, and Family,
We are so sorry to learn of Bill’s father’s death. We had hoped to attend the funeral and visitation but as we know, ‘Man proposes and God disposes.’ In this case, the weather! We hope to be able to attend at the rescheduled date and that the inconvenience of the snow is not working a further hardship for you. Please be assured of our prayers. Bill Senior sounds like a wonderful man and someone whom we would have enjoyed knowing. May God bless and comfort you. With love, Suzanne and Steve
I was so sorry to read about your Dad. I remember him from West Asheville Baptist Church some 50 or 55 years ago. There was never any doubt that he was a Christian. I know you will miss him but how wonderful to have had him for so many years.
To Fran, Bill II, and all the Roseborough family ‘?
Though I’m sad that I will not see or hear Bill Sr. again this side of heaven, that sadness turns to contentment and wonder as I try to imagine the joy he’s experiencing at this moment and for all eternity. My prayer goes out to each of you for His comfort and peace.
Larry, Bill, John & Family – Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With You & Your Families During This Most Difficult Time.