Joe Rosselott, age 81, of Lynchburg, died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at his residence. He was born December 1, 1928 in Buford the son of the late William and Minnie Mobley Rosselott. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church for more than 50 years. Joe was a lifelong farmer in the Buford area and had worked with Rosselott Construction. He is survived by his wife Lillian Leonard Rosselott to who he married May 14 1955 in Fayetteville; daughter Debbie and her husband Alan Hertlein of Lynchburg; two sons Leonard and his wife Kim Rosselott of Wilmington, and Billy Gene and his wife Peggy Rosselott of Lynchburg; ten grandchildren, Zak (Kelli) Rosselott, Britney, Brett and Brooke Hertlein, Kole, Kris and Kaleb (Sierra) Rosselott, and Jessica, Lindsey, and Sarah Rosselott; one great granddaughter, Breanna Rosselott, one sister Shirley Ferneau of Washington C.H.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Rosselott; two sisters, Norma Achor and Frances Quigley; nephew Billy Dale Achor; and niece Annie Osborn. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Davis-Turner Funeral Home, Lynchburg. Father Mike Paraniuk will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow in the Buford Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. For more information and to sign our on-line register, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
Debbie Hertlein and Family
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Norette Cowin and family
Rosselott Family,
I didn't know Grandpa Rosselott very well and only met him twice, but I know he meant alot to Kaleb and all of you. He was a very sweet man and I wish I would have gotten the chance to get to know him better. I am very sorry for your loss and I wish we could be there for the funeral. I love you all!
Rosselott Family and all: I do remember old Billy Rosselott: to all the Rosselott, have my condolence, Sorry that I cannot make it to the visitation.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. I hope that your hearts may be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of Joe. We are here for you if you need anything.
Just wanted to let you know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers at this difficult time. May your hearts be filled with warm thoughts and good memories of Joe. We are here for you if you need anything at all.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Debbie, I will be sure to pass the news on to My parents Tom and Maxie Wolfer. Know your families are in our prayers.
Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. May your hearts be filled with warm thoughts and treasured memories of Joe. We are here for all of you if you need anything at all.
Lillian, so sorry to hear of Joe's death. We always remember you and Joe dancing at the alumnui. You have our deepest sympathy.
Dear Family,
It is with saddness that we read about your loss. Joe is a long time friend dating back to Buford School Days. The last time we talked with him was at the alumni when we chatted with him and Bob Crawford, now both gone. He was a special person and although gone will not be forgotten.
Bob & Dorothy Hodson
I am sorry for your loss and will pray for you as life here on earth goes on without him. He was a very sweet man. God bless you all.