Halen Roane

Franklin, NC - Halen Wilford Roane, age 84, of Maidens Chapel Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, September 2, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Frank and Carrie Kimsey Roane. He was retired from NC Department of Transportation where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, and he loved working outdoors.

He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Patricia Cope Roane; two daughters, Sherry Roane of Asheville, NC and Carol Roane Childress and her husband Jeff of Charlotte, NC; four brothers, William Roane of Oregon, Sam Roane of Springfield, Oregon, Earl Roane of Florence, Oregon, and Don Roane of Cleveland, GA; five grandchildren, Nathan Roane Elllis, Kemzey Lea Ellis, Taylor Childress, Haley Childress, and Kylie Childress; a number of nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Kate Manfredi and a brother, Gene Roane.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 5th at 11:00am at Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, with Rev. Carson Gibson and Rev. Sherron Geiger officiating. Burial will be at Maidens Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Thursday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.