Roscoe Flemmings Speight, Sr.
July 7, 1932 ~ June 29, 2023
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ROCKY MOUNT – Roscoe Flemmings Speight, Sr., age 90, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on July 7, 1932, he was the son of the late Charlie Jasper Speight and Nettie Mae Eason Speight. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Pauline Speight Rocco, Cleo Speight Iovinetti, Annie B. Speight, and Dorothy Mae Speight; and his brothers, John Leland Speight, Walter Efton Speight, Charlie Bruce Speight, and Lyman Lester Speight.
Roscoe served his country in the United States Army. He was well known in the community as the owner and operator of Speights Trophy Shop for over 41 years. Roscoe was a long-time active member and Deacon of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a Past President of both the Lions Club and the Jaycee’s, and a Past President and active supporter of the Rocky Mount Senior High Booster Club. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his family. Roscoe was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.
Roscoe is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy Doris Webb Speight; his sons, Roscoe “Rocky” Speight, Jr. and wife, Lynne, Craig Speight and wife, Susan, and Jeffrey “Jeff” Speight; his grandchildren, Samantha Speight and Jonathon Speight; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Roscoe’s life will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor Brandon Dees and Pastor Dan Davis officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
The family would like to especially thank the staff at Nash Hospice and Palliative Care as well as Linda and Demetria with Walking Angels, LLC for their outstanding care and support.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Roscoe’s memory to Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Peggy, Rocky, Craig and Jeffrey. I am so sorry to hear of Cuz Roscoe’s passing, but he is in a great place and in no more pain. I always loved him and we had the greatest times together growing up many, many years ago. I always looked forward to going to his house to be with his mom, Aunt Nettie, and all his siblings. Truly being in heaven when we were all together. Roscoe will be missed by so many of us who loved and admired him. He has earned his wings and RIP my dear sweet cuz. Roscoe.
Dot Parrish-Roscoe and family have been my dear friends for many years. We shared the same Birth Date-7-7 and had fun sharing it with other friends with the same date; he was a little bit the older, but God called him home to a better place before he got to that date. He isn’t suffering any more, Praise the Lord!
I have know Roscue and about all my life, from the early years at Calvary Baptist Church to working with him at Coastal Plain Life Insurance Company. My prayers are with Peggy and the rest of the family, that the comfort of God and His presence will bring them strength in the coming days.
Rev. Dal Coppedge
Roscoe And I worked together at Jefferson Pilot Ins. Co. We became very good friends and I gave him a lot of business at Speights Trophy. I always enjoyed going in and visiting and talking with him. We talked about playing golf together but we never made that. I will truly miss him.
One of the kindest men ever met!!! RIP!
Roscoe was always a friendly and loving person. I remember him from going to the family reunions that we attend on my mother-in-law’s side of the family, Madelyn Galloway Burress. ( Speight and Galloway Reunions). I will also remember him when I would go to Rocky Mount I would drop in to see him and Peggy. I know all of you will miss him.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family
So very sorry! With love John and Carolee Speight, Jimmy Rocco family
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
He was a fine man
What a great person!! Prayers to the family during this time of loss🙏🙏
You will be missed Roscoe Speight! Rest In Peace!
I love you Uncle Roscoe Speight 💔
Thoughts and prayers to the family🙏🏻
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sweet man
Such a gentle man I loved dealing with him on a daily basis ❤️
RIP dear Roscoe.
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Condolences to his family and friends.
He was certainly one of the best. Love & prayers for his family.
Condolences to the Speight family. He was a special man.
My prayers are with the family during this time of loss.
Connie Bone
He was one of the kindest men I ever met.
Roscoe was such a pleasure to see when we needed a trophie. Always smiling and fun to talk with. Jan Manning
You’re in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Haugens, Huttos and Pipers
To he entire Speight family, it has been an honor knowing Mr. Roscoe over the years. He has definitely touched many lives and our community is better for him having been a part of it. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead.
My heartfelt condolences to the Speight family 🙏🏻🙏🏻. Roscoe was a warn and kind man who loved people. R.I.P. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Heartfelt condolences to the entire family of Uncle Roscoe!
Senta Speight, Michael Speight and family
ROSCOE was always a super nice person, always having a super Smile for everyone who entered his business. He will truly be missed by everyone ! Rest in Peace .