| Obit For | Patrick E. "Pad" Roller |
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| Headline | Pioneer Citizen Dies |
| Text |
P. E. Roller, a pioneer citizen of Barry County, passed away at his home between Washburn and Seligman, February 13, 1918, of apoplexy, at the age of 77 years. He was known all over the county by "Pad" Roller. He was a native of Tennessee and came to Barry County when a small boy with his parents who located on the farm where Mr. Roller grew to manhood and on which he continued to live until his death. He was a successful farmer and one of the county's best citizens. Barry county had no more highly respected citizen than P. E. Roller. It was such men as he who have been the pillars of society and laid the foundation for the future progress of our county. He had for many years been a member of the Rock Springs Baptist Church. He leaves seven children, two sons and five daughters. The children are: General Roller of Lund, Utah; George of Wichita, Kan.; Mrs. Rebecca Evans, Mrs. Amanda Brown and Mrs. Julia Woodruff of near Washburn, Mrs. Sarah Sanders of Boynton, Okla., and Mrs. Flora Burrows of Marionville. His wife died in 1910. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the home and interment made in the Roller Cemetery. Research Note: Pad's wife was Ruhamah (Robinette) Roller. What they called Roller Cemetery is King Cemetery. |
| Newspaper | Cassville Republican |
| Date | February 21, 1918, Thursday |
| Death Cert Link | - |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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