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Myrtle Beach J.H. "Howdy" Roemer died at home August 2, 2006, at the age of 89; with his family present. J.H. was born in Peppertown, Indiana on April 5, 1917. He grew up in Richmond, IN where he worked at the International Harvester Company and served on the fire dept. in the late 1930's. He was drafted into the Army in 1941 where he went to Officer Candidate school and became a 2nd Lieutenant within 90 days; he was also a candidate for Major within 2 years of service. He served his country during WWII with the 880 Field Auxilliary Unit and was also involved with the 82nd airborne at Ft. Bragg. After his service in the Army, he got married and moved to St. Augustine, FL where he owned the Sand and Sea Motel. In 1949 he moved to Myrtle Beach where he purchased the Travelers Motor Hotel, which he owned and operated until 1973. He then went to work at Myrtlewood Golf Course in 1974 where he worked until retirement in 1994. He was married again in 1975 to his second wife and remained married to her up until his death in 2006. He was known for his quick wit, intelligence and dependability; but his greatest assets were his unparalleled honesty, his unmatched work ethic, ability to always seek to do the right thing; and his love and sacrifice for his family. He was loved by his friends and family and highly respected in the community. His faith in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior is the single reason his soul will eternally remain in God's care. Believers know this to be true and each person can have this comfort and assurance. He is survived by his wife, Diane Roemer of Myrtle Beach; his three sons, Jack and John Roemer, both of Myrtle Beach and Jim Roemer of Boiling Springs, NC. 3 grandchildren, Allison and Krystal Roemer of NC and Emily Williamson of Ala. The family will recieve friends from 1-3pm on Saturday Aug. 5, 2006 at Faith Presbyterian Church in Myrtle Beach, SC where a memorial service will take place at 3pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Presbyterian Church 705 79th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 or the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28203. An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.

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Justus Hugo Roemer

August 3, 2006