"I must say that the news of Doug's passing was like the floor being pulled out from under me. I never saw it coming. I worked with Doug at New Castle Walmart & he helped train me for management. Doug was my mentor for over a year and someone I stayed in close contact with after I was promoted until I left the company. We were the same age, and to see someone so young & full of life and energy be taken has left me in awe. Unfortunatley, I haven't spoken to Doug since before his accident and wasn't even made aware of his death until 2 week after it occured. Doug was one of my very best friends that I had working at Walmart for over 7 years. Doug you will be missed. I know you are being missed terribly by all those that ever encountered you in life. I loved you like a brother. And I'll never forget you. May God lay His hand of comfort on all who knew Doug."
In loving memory of
Douglas Lee Roof
April 17, 1979 - March 3, 2011
Douglas L. Roof, 31, died unexpectantly Thursday March 3, 2011 at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana. He was the son of the late Larry Douglas Roof and Sandra (Moore) Roof-Vance, his mother and step-father Robert Vance survive and reside in Alexandria, Indiana. He was born April 17, 1979 at Anderson, Indiana, he was a 1997 graduate of Anderson Highland High School, and received his Associates Degree in Business from Ball State University, Muncie Indiana. He was an Assistant Manager for Wal-Mart Marion, Indiana store, and had worked at various Wal-Marts in Kokomo, New Castle, Muncie and Shelbyville, Indiana. He was a member of the Fairmount Lions Club of where he had been Lion of the Year. He enjoyed working with computers, was an avid fisherman, enjoyed golf and riding motorcycles. After his accident in May 2009 he became a member of the RHI Brawlers wheelchair rugby team traveling and playing rugby around the mid-west. Besides his mother and step-father he is survived by 2 step-sisters: Steve Ann (Companion Jeff Granger), DeVoe, Muncie, IN and Roberta (David) Coleman, Albany, IN 2 Step-brothers: John (Jonella) Vance, Woodstock, GA and JoAnn (Cliff) Dunnington, Dunkirk, IN. Aunts: Marilynn (Ralph) Toliver, Peru South America, Cathy (David) Payne, Ft. Wayne, IN Uncles: Dennis (Juanita) Roof, Anderson, IN and Gregg (Lori) Roof, Texas. Maternal Grandmother: Helen Moore, Anderson, IN and Paternal Grandmother: Dorothy Roof, Anderson, IN. He was preceded in death by his father, and grandfathers Robert Moore and Wilbur Roof. Funeral service will be 1:30 PM Wednesday March 9, 2011 at Armes-Hunt Funeral Home, 415 S. Main St., Fairmount, IN with Gloria Long officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home 2-8 pm Tuesday March 8, 2011 and 1 hour prior to the service Wednesday. In lue of flowers memorial contributions may be to Lutheran Rehab Hospital, 7950 W. Jefferson St Ft. Wayne, IN 46804 or Shepherd Center for Spinal Cord Injuries, 2020 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"I am not sure where to start. Doug was a great childhood friend. We had alot of great times in the neighborhood. Its amazing how time flies, it seemed only yesterday we were playing football, basketball, riding your go cart, playing pool at the Huttons, and I could go on and on. I remember playing on your computer when we experienced our first earthquake and the lamp almost fell on your head. Sandy and Larry were so good to me and all the neighborhood kids. Dougs house was like the central meeting area for all us rug rats, before we decided what problems we were going to cause. I will truely miss you and will never forget you my friend. I am happy you are hanging with your Dad again. I can only imagine how much fun you 2 are having together."
"Doug was an incredible friend. He was always there for everyone, he never knew a stranger. He was always trying to feed me! Every time I saw him he would have something new that he wanted me to try. And it usually was in 5 pound bags! He loved to make others feel comfortable and at ease. I met Doug when he came to the hotel I worked at and "crashed" the pool. My job was to throw him out, his job was to convince me to stay....he won and we were friends ever since. I was honored to be in his wedding and I was humbled to participate in his recovery. He was always the same person no matter what he came up against. I think I shed more tears for him than he ever did for himself. I held onto the dream that he would walk again, but he would tell me that it didn't matter. He had another purpose here. Since Bob called me at 6 am on Friday morning, I have been trying to make sense of that purpose and I have come to accept his purpose was to make all of us feel ok about things. He made us laugh and he made us stop crying. He never wanted anyone to feel sorry for him, he always tried to make it better for others. I will miss his advice. I will miss his can do attitude. I will miss the inside jokes. Sandy please know he lives in all of us that love him. He will never be forgotten. Rest in peace my friend. I love you."
"I was deeply saddened to hear the unfortunate news about Doug.Doug was a well respected person to work for.He always had a positive attitude and never missed a day to greet you, with a hello.Doug always seemed to make the day better,if it was going to be a difficult one.I'm a much better person to have known him.My prayers go out to his entire family."
"Sandy, As a long ago childhood friend, may I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. To feel your heart at this time is not fully possible; only you know how you feel right now, but the least I can do is send my sincere care for your feelings at this time. God Be With You, Janet"
"Doug, to say you will be missed is an understatement. You set such an example of how to live life and have fun while doing it. Since Bob called me early on Friday morning I have had a lot of time to think about all the good times that we had growing up together: little league, go karts, tennis, Highland, Ball State, roommates, Nashville, Garth concerts, playing pool at Huttons, your cowboy vest, stereo speakers, and playing cards. You were a true soul man (a few people will get that). After your accident I never once heard you complain, you took everything in stride and showed all of us how to overcome adversity. I will always remember our last talk a few weeks ago and watching your rugby match in Indy. Even though you wont be there in person you can rest assured that as Katelyn grows up I will tell her how special of a person that you were and your passion for living life. I can only hope that she grows up and treats people as well as you did. Doug, you were the best and I am a better person for knowing you. I know that you are hanging out with your Dad again and that makes me smile. Tony, Brandi, and Katelyn Crum"
"Doug and my son Nakuma (are) friends, always joking laugher and the mischief that always "FOUND" them have left foot prints on my heart. Peace and blessing for Doug's family."
"I will always remember the fun times i had with my friend, they were the best! i told his mom the 'button' story, glad we shared that laugh today. another great one is new years eve 1999, but that's another story. he will be forever missed. take care my friend."
"When Doug was co manager at kokomo walmart he always made time to tallk to you. And he always could make you smile. Doug will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Bye Dougie - From Janet"
"We have very fond memories of Doug. Always, we will recall the trip to Detroit for a Garth Brook's concert. He made the trip short and enjoyable with his humor. We admire his determination and will remember him. Dick and Sue Barnett"
"We only just meet Doug & his family at the tourney last month but we both were impressed with the positive energy you all had. Our thoughts and many prayers to you all. May God be with you!"
"Dear Sandy and Family My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. He must have been a strong and special person."
"Sandy, and family, My heart goes out to you and prayers of comfort to all , Ill see you Tuesday."
"Family of Doug Roof, I knew Doug from working in Muncie with him. We trained to be Assistant Managers for Wal-Mart together so we spent a great deal of time together. Even though we had both moved away from each other and on with our lives, it shook me to the core to find out of his passing. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Tiffany (Tomson) Barton"
"Doug you will be missed. When I worked with you at the New Castle Wal-Mart. You was one of the greatest managers and friends. You was always their to listen when I needed someone to talk to.Heaven as a new Angel. To the Roof Family your raised a great man.My heart and prayers go out to all of you. Doug will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss"
"Doug has touched so many lives! Praying for all of you..."
"Sandy, I was reading on facebook on Friday and seen this and thought i was reading it wrong. Doug was great guy we went through alot together...Doug you will be missed but you are now able to be with your dad and have fun with him up there..RIP Doug!!! Kris"
"I worked with Doug at the New Castle Wal-Mart for several years and not only was he a great co-worker but he was a great friend. We would always laugh at everything and anything--I will never forget his smile which was constant. To Doug's family, always know he loved you guys he talked a lot about you while we were working together and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. God's got a great man with him in heaven now!!!"
"I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds as Doug was living life to the fullest!!! As we all knew he would. My toughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss."
"Doug started out as my boss but became a friend and someone who would always give me advice and support when I needed it. Doug had such a great attitude about life after his accident most would have gave up on life but he just made it a new beginning. Doug no matter when I seen him would always ask about my wife and son and would want to see my son. My wife and I wanted our son to grow up like Doug for the attutide he had and the way he loved life. This world lost a great person that went way to early and will be sadly missed. To his parents you were very special people for how you took care of Doug and always had a smile on you face and kind word to say."
"Dougie Doug made me a better nurse, mom and person! Sandy and Bob, you both are surrounded by family and friends that love you! You two...words cant even express...Doug could not have asked for a more supportive mother and step-father! Rest In Peace Dougie Doug!!"
"Family of Doug Roof, I worked With Doug at the New Castle Walmart 2004 -2006. Hey had a great outgoing personality. He was a lot of fun to work with. My prayers and love to all of you. Cherie Schuminsky"
"Im so sorry for your loss, i knew Dougfrom New Castle Wal Mart,evryone loved him he will be missed, my prayers are with you."
"The Family Of Doug Roof, Lion Doug was A Great Lions Club Member Of The Fairmount Lions Club. He was our 3rd Vice-President. He was Lion Of the Year. He will be greatly missed. It was Great to have him as a Member of our Organization and Our Friend. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with his Mother, Father and Family at this time. In Christ, The Fairmount Lions Club Officers and Directors"
"Sandy and Bob, my heart goes out to you at the loss of Doug. There are so many memories growing up but my fondest is the one that I talked to doug after his accident and how positive he was, during that time he shared with me that God had a plan for his life. Rest in Peace Doug you can now walk with the Angels and your dad. You will be missed."
"Doug was a good man, I grew up down the street from him he rode my bus from the time I was in fifth grade until I started driving. I always admired his wit and spunk. He was a caring and fun individual. I am deeply sorry for his family and their loss. I have not seen him in many years but I am truly saddened by his passing. I will pray for him and his family. May God Bless You Erica mcDonald"
"Doug you were a great manager and a great friend you touched everyone you came in contact with..you will always have a special place in my heart..heaven got another one of our special angels..you will be sadly missed love you always Doug..my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.."
"Sandy, my prayers and love go to you during this time. Hugs to you and the rest of the family. Luv you, Tristie"