Rufus Henry Roseberry's Obituary
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Rufus Henry Roseberry, Sr.
Mr. Roseberry passed on Friday June 28 in Conyers Georgia.
Deacon Rufus Henry Roseberry, Sr. (Deacon Roseberry) was born in Covington, GA (Newton County) on September 1, 1929, to the late Ethara Roseberry and Charlie Guthrie.
Deacon Roseberry was educated in Newton County where he completed the seventh grade. At the age of 54, he obtained his high school diploma, and he possessed a deep commitment to education which prompted him to obtain several certifications beyond his GED.
On December 26, 1953, Deacon Roseberry married his "Honey" Annie Cornelius Glover in Newton County, Georgia. To this union, three children were born-Rufus, Jr., Pamela, and Timothy. While his children were young, Deacon Roseberry worked two full-time jobs to secure his legacy by purchasing land in Conyers, Georgia.
Upon retirement from MacGregor Golf, Deacon Roseberry began working at Covington Electric where he worked until he decided it was time to become a full-time granddaddy. He split duties with his "Honey", and they cared faithfully for their four youngest grandchildren until they all enrolled in school. In 1999, Deacon Roseberry returned to the workforce at Kroger Grocery Store in the produce department where he worked until 2015 at the age of 85 years old.
Deacon Roseberry will be remembered for being a God-fearing, hard worker with a witty personality. He truly believed that you could have anything you wanted in life if you were willing to simply work for it. He was a handy man who never shied away from a challenge; he truly felt that he could fix ANYTHING even if it was "fixed" with duct tape and a few screws. He was also a devoted life-long fan of the Atlanta Braves, and he was forever denying "his Braves" although he refused to miss a game.
He was a devoted life-long member of the Bald Rock Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia where he faithfully served as a deacon. Deacon Roseberry's unwavering faith in God allowed him to persevere through some of life's most trying times, and his strength and dedication to his family and friends will forever permeate the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He is now reunited with his "Honey," and we know they are both smiling down over us.
Deacon Roseberry leaves to cherish his memory, three children Rufus (Joscelyn) Roseberry, Pamela (Tim) Easley, and Timothy (Lisa) Roseberry. Five siblings Annie Maude Andrews, Ruedean Guthrie, Willie Guthrie, Freddie Guthrie, and Gloria Jean Guthrie. Eight grandchildren, Erin (Quincy) Barnett, Elena (Rudolph) Pointdujour, Elyse Roseberry, Ethara Roseberry, Dion (Shae) Roseberry, Justin (Ashley) Easley, Cameron Easley, and Taylor Roseberry. Five great-grandchildren, Winston, Wesley and Wyatt Barnett and Ryleigh and Rudolph Pointdujour and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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