Dr. Thomas
Dr. Thomas E. Roatsey
d. October 6, 2020
Dr. Thomas E. Roatsey of Bristol, VA (raised in Thorpe, WV), left this world unexpectedly on October 6th at only 64 years of age. A devoted and loving husband, father, son, friend/brother, mentor, and healer, Dr. Roatsey lived his life with a mischievous sparkle in his eye, a positive outlook, and a sense of wonder and adventure, always in the service of others.
He would work hard, but always made time to play hard with his family and find the humor in life. Dr. Roatsey always looked for the best in people and taught all those he came in contact with that compassion is one of the most important things you can share with those around you. Being a doctor, getting to care for and personally know his patients was one of the most important parts of his life. From being a coal miner, to an electrical engineer, then going to medical school, Dr. Roatsey was a lifelong student who could see something done once and teach himself how to do it. He loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors, traveling, building things, problem-solving, good food, and a good story. He never let the world harden him, and he never lost his sense of wonder and curiosity.
Dr. Roatsey is survived by the love of his life, travel companion, and wife Teresa Roatsey (Fly) also of Bristol, daughter Brandy and family of Atlanta, son Blake and family of Ontario; honorary adopted son Randy Smith and family; dear friends and coworkers; brothers and sisters in-law Selma, Ed, John, Vicky, Janet and Bobby; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his step-son Brian Mallory of San Francisco; his parents Mike and Margaret Roatsey; parents in-law John and Jessie Fly; brother and sister-in-law Fred and Rosa Fly, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A socially distanced, masks mandatory visitation will be held Sunday October 11, from 2-4 pm at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon, Va. A graveside memorial service will be held Monday October 12 at noon at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluefield, W.V.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dr. Roatsey’s name to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
He would work hard, but always made time to play hard with his family and find the humor in life. Dr. Roatsey always looked for the best in people and taught all those he came in contact with that compassion is one of the most important things you can share with those around you. Being a doctor, getting to care for and personally know his patients was one of the most important parts of his life. From being a coal miner, to an electrical engineer, then going to medical school, Dr. Roatsey was a lifelong student who could see something done once and teach himself how to do it. He loved hunting, fishing, the outdoors, traveling, building things, problem-solving, good food, and a good story. He never let the world harden him, and he never lost his sense of wonder and curiosity.
Dr. Roatsey is survived by the love of his life, travel companion, and wife Teresa Roatsey (Fly) also of Bristol, daughter Brandy and family of Atlanta, son Blake and family of Ontario; honorary adopted son Randy Smith and family; dear friends and coworkers; brothers and sisters in-law Selma, Ed, John, Vicky, Janet and Bobby; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his step-son Brian Mallory of San Francisco; his parents Mike and Margaret Roatsey; parents in-law John and Jessie Fly; brother and sister-in-law Fred and Rosa Fly, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A socially distanced, masks mandatory visitation will be held Sunday October 11, from 2-4 pm at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon, Va. A graveside memorial service will be held Monday October 12 at noon at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluefield, W.V.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dr. Roatsey’s name to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, October 11, 2020
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Farris Funeral Service, Inc. – Main Street Chapel
Graveside
Monday, October 12, 2020
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Woodlawn Memorial Park
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