Birth date: Jul 25, 1951 Death date: Feb 25, 2025
James Harold Roat, born on July 25, 1951, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at the age of 73. James was an extraordinary man whose legacy of love, humor, and craftsmanship will never be forgotten. A true jack of all tr Read Obituary
Kyle, I don’t know you personally but met you once when I took my grandson, Logan Floyd, to his lesson. At that time, you shared that your father was suffering from cancer. I’m sorry to learn of his passing. I pray you find peace and comfort in the difficult days ahead. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Judy Floyd
Vinita, OK
James your love for family and friends was immeasurable. Always present and supportive. I knew you through your sister, Sharon. It was an honor and privilege to know you and share in a part of your life. May you rest in peace and the comfort of God's arms.
Donna Davidson
As his son my daddy taught me the most important lesson of all….to put family first ALWAYS!!!! There are no people or things more important to me than my 2 wonderful children and my 2 amazing parents. I will NEVER quit on these 4 people as long as my lungs have air in them. Thank you DAD for instilling my loyal and never wavering heart. So many lessons and traits you have given me, there simply isn’t enough room to write them all down. I’m grateful I got to be you son!!!! I love you so much POPS!!!!! Rest easy and I got it from here!!!!! Momma will be taken care of I assure you!!!!!
James started out as just my little brother’s baseball coach, then he & his family became so much more. I remember the time he & the other coach, Bryan Rainbolt, came to my house to “approve” the guy who took me on my second date once I turned 16. I was super embarrassed, so their goal was accomplished. Another memory is when his wife, Meg, commissioned my family to toilet paper their house on his birthday. He and my younger brother shared a birthday & a special bond as our dad passed away when I was 12 & my brother was five. That was a doozy of a toilet papering job since we weren’t limited to finishing before we got caught. I remember him finding out who did it and his laughing that followed. He had a wonderful laugh!
I’m praying for you Meg, Kyle & Carrie as you walk through the coming days, weeks, and months ahead.
James was my little brother’s baseball coach. But he was more than that. He & Bryan Rainbolt came to my house to “approve” the guy who took me on my second date just after my 16th birthday. There are many memories of James on & off the baseball field. Meg commissioned my family to toilet paper his house on his birthday, which he shared with my brother. He just laughed! I remember that laugh. My prayers are with you Meg, Kyle, Carrie and grandkids.
