Jason Roe

“Give me 4,” is a quote that most Warner University students, staff, and alumni know was penned by a unique man, Jason Todd Roe. Even though Jason was born without thumbs excuses were never an option to live an extraordinary life. An extraordinary life he did lead.

Jason went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2012 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Sebring, FL.

He was born into an amazing family on March 22, 1972 in Steubenville, OH to Billy and Leanna (Lacy) Roe. Being the son of a minister he learned at an early age how to love people well as well as how to have fun. Jason attended Warner University from 1992-1996. He began working there in 1997 until now. The students at Warner University had his heart. His passion was to help others realize their potential and allow them to know the Love and Forgiveness of Jesus. Up until his last breath he proclaimed that all should, “Live life to the fullest.”

Jason also loved his church and the people he worshiped with at South Lake Wales Church of God. God equipped Jason to minister to others through song and working with the teens and college students. He would want them to know, “Don’t wait!”

When looking at his life he was a devoted husband and a proud father. He loved his family. He and Lana, his wife, were joined at the hip and enjoyed every moment of their 17 years together. His greatest achievement is the legacy of love, faith, and friendship that he leaves for his 3 children Hallie, Griffin, and Collins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Alford Lacy and Lester and Mae Clum. He was also preceded by his paternal grandfather William J. Roe. Survivors include his loving wife of 17 years Lana Kaye Roe; 3 amazing and beautiful children Hallie Paige, Griffin Todd, and Collins Reid; grandmother Betty J. Roe of Richmond, Oh; parents Billy and Leanna Roe of Dunbar, WV; brother and sister-in-law Mathew and Lori Roe of Chillicothe, OH; sister and brother-in-law Megan and Marc Quigley of Camden, SC. He was adored by his nieces and nephews Tyler, Kenzie, Lacy Rose, Coley, and Cooper.

Services will be held at South Lake Wales Church of God on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Viewing will take place from 1-3 pm and Celebration of Life at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers or donations the family would like to leave a legacy about Jason for his 3 children. Please bring written memories (funny stories or touching ones) along with pictures to be presented during the ceremony for Hallie, Griffin, and Collins to have forever and know who their dad was. Also, his three great loves were: Ohio State, Warner University, and leaving a legacy of helping others. Therefore, the family request that you dress “college style” by wearing an Ohio State shirt, a Warner University shirt, his Gimme 4 Foundation shirt, or wear red, scarlet, or grey.

He continues his extraordinary life in his forever home – Heaven.

To view the recording of the chapel service please click here .