James Roan

ROAN, James Daniel - Age 92, of Fenton, died July 9, 2017. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton. Fr. David Blazek will officiate. Burial will follow in Great Lakes National Cemetery. Visitation will be held 2-8 PM Wednesday. Those desiring may make a contribution to the charity of one's choice. Jim was born July 15, 1924 in Detroit, the son of Michael Joseph and Helen E. (Kelly) Roan. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII and was active in the Michigan Chapter of the 4th Infantry Division Association. Following his time in the service, he earned an Associates Degree in Advertising from Detroit Institute of Technology. Jim held a variety of jobs in the insurance industry before starting his own company investigating insurance claims fraud. Jim enjoyed writing his memoirs. He also delighted in scanning and printing old photos to share with friends and family. Jim was a life-long card player and passed on his enjoyment of playing cards to his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Irene; children, Daniel J. Roan, Mary Ann (George) Barbour, James M. (Mary) Roan, Carol Lynn (Jim) Shewe; daughter-in-law, Britta Roan; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Ann Gallagher. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Wednesday, July 12, 2017 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States

Funeral Service

Thursday, July 13, 2017 10:00 AM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Fenton Chapel
1000 Silver Lake Road Fenton 48430, United States