Gerald (Jerry) Ray Roam

Gerald (Jerry) Ray Roam, 67 of Sora, Panama, passed away on Saturday July 30th, 2011. He was born on September 8, 1943 to William and Ruth (Hodge) Roam in Louisiana. Growing up in St Louis and finally in Waynesville, Mo., Jerry graduated in 1961 from Waynesville High School. He had many jobs but settled into a long career working Civil Service for the United States Army. This career took him to Kansas, Panama, Korea and finally Puerto Rico. Upon retiring, he settled in the mountains of Panama with his wife Marisol and five dogs. In his retirement, he enjoyed sitting on his back patio drinking coffee with Javier planning their day, whatever that may bring. Additionally, he and Marisol would volunteer time at the local Vet Clinic to help spay/neuter animals to help keep stray population down. Jerry is preceded in death by his father, William Roam, Raymond Wilson (step father), and a sister, Betty Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Marisol of their home in Panama; his mother, Ruth Dimock and husband Bob of Lebanon, Mo.; brother, Billy Roam of Barnhart, Mo.; sister, Carolyn Anderson and husband Zeke of Linn Creek, Mo.; five children: Tina Walters and husband Joe of Orrum, N.C.; Mitzi Roam of Lumberton, N.C.; Bradley Roam and wife Kim of Springfield, Mo.; Jodie Cuyler and husband Paul of Alexandria, Va.; Gisselle Ziemnicki and husband Adam of Bowie, Md. He was a loving grandfather to nine grandchildren: Marc Roam, Ellen Watkins, Cody Walters, Caitlin Walters, Myles Roam, Alexandria Roam, Raymond Roam, Sofia Cuyler and Kalia Cuyler. Additionally, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Jerry was a member of Waynesville Lodge #375, where he was raised a Master Mason on Feb 27, 1969 and also a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine of Springfield since June 1972. Jerry will be missed and was loved by family and friends. Masonic services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011 in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery of Waynesville at the grave site of his late father William Roam. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either: Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Building Fund, 601 St Louis St, Springfield MO 65806 or the American Heart Association, 208 S LaSalle St, Ste 1500, Chicago IL 60604.

Gerald (Jerry) Ray Roam

September 8, 1943 - July 30, 2011