Valvin Merteen Roane

December 1, 1929 - October 14,2024

Valvin Merteen Roane was born on December 1, 1929, in King and Queen County, Newtown, Virginia to the late Edward and Eleanor (Scott) Roane. Valvin was one of five children. His siblings are David (deceased), Marvin, Major (Isabelle) and Elmer. Valvin lived in Paulsboro. New Jersey until he moved to his current address of Jericho, New Jersey some thirty years ago. Valvin married his love Anna in 1988. Their union brought together: Maria Cream, Vanessa King (James) Vincent and Valvin Jr. In addition, he loved his seven grandchildren: Tyler, Taren (Vanessa), Mariah, William (Maria) Khyon, Latanya Isis Marie (Vee).

Valvin was a US army veteran who served in the Korean War. Afterwards he worked for Mobil Oil for thirty years until he retired in 1992. Valvin spent his personal time enjoying fishing, hunting, and singing. He enjoyed singing with his brother, the Forever Ready Group and the Spiritual five of Mt. Zion Wesley United Methodist Church.

As Valvin transcended from his earthly tabernacle to his heavenly home in glory with wife and daughter beside his bed, his wife surrendered to God knowing that her message of a loving wife to him stated: "Valvin, you were the wind beneath my wings, the love of my life, and God sent me you, a perfect soulmate. Save me a seat next to you. Always and forever your baby "Anna".

Valvin leaves to celebrate and mourn his passing: Wife: Anna, Children: Maria Cream, Vanessa King (James), Vincent and Valvin Jr. In addition, he loved his seven grandchildren: Tyler, Taren (Vanessa), Mariah, William (Maria) Khyon, Latanya Isis Marie (Vee), God daughter Jacqulynne Moore, special friend, Mike Murray along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He will sadly be missed, The Family

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