Billy Russell Roles

Billy Russell Roles, 88, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 in Port Neches, Texas. Born March 7, 1926 to parents, Andrew and Mabel Roles of Charleston, WV. Bill left high school in his senior year to join the Army and was a member of the Blackhawk division from Charleston, WV, he served in the European Theatre, Japan, Philippines and Korea. After his service in 1946 he returned to school and finished his education. He served in the Army reserve from 1946 to 1949 and in the Army ready reserves from 1949 to 1953 and in the Air Force National Guard from 1955 to 1958. In 1958 he began working in the Safety department at DuPont Works, Beaumont, TX and retired in 1984. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Groves, TX. Bill enjoyed fishing, swimming, camping, woodworking, traveling, reading, friends and family, especially grandchildren. Preceding him in death are, his parents Mable and Andrew Roles of St. Albans, WV; sisters, Mary Ramsey of Groves, TX and Jean Crouch of St. Albans, WV; and daughter, Lisa Patton of Port Neches, TX. He is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Lillian E. Roles; son William J. Roles and wife Monica, granddaughters Cheyenne and Clara Roles of N. Richland Hills, TX; son PV2 Sean M. Patton of Fort Stewart, GA and granddaughters Phoebe and Kemper Patton of Nederland, TX; daughter Kathy Facemyre, grandson Andrew Myers and granddaughter Holly Myers and four great-grandchildren all of WV. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 13, 2014 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas with Dr. Joe Worley officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.