Marvin Rosier

Mr. Marvin Elmer Rosier age 83, of Lawtey passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Shands at Starke following a brief illness. Mr. Rosier was born on June 2, 1925 to James and Neta Sykes Rosier, and was a lifelong area resident. He attended Evergreen Baptist Church in Lawtey, served on the Lawtey City Council for many years, and was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Rosier was the owner/operator of Rosier Nursery Garden Center, and Rosier Monuments, worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier for over 10 years, and served in the United States Army during World War II. Survivors are: his wife of 66 years Louise Ross Rosier of Lawtey; daughter: Bonnie Johns of Jacksonville; son: Steven Rosier of Lawtey; nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 514 E. Nona Street, Starke, FL on Tuesday, December 30th from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 1:00 PM in DeWitt C. Jones Chapel with Rev. Ron Kimberell officiating. Interment will follow in Crosby Lake Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Evergreen Baptist Church, P.O. Box 346, Lawtey, FL 32058. hide