Carlton Frederick "Rocky" Romer

Carlon Frederick "Rocky" Romer Age 86 Years of #6 Tyler Street North, off Infant View Road 
Chippingham, installed his final Pipes, Toilets and Bathtubs at his residence on Friday, August 21, 2015.

The sun seemed to shine brighter, the birds chipped louder, while smiles lit up the faces of Frederick Franville 
and Delicia Naomi Romer on the birth of their son and only child on Tuesday, August 06, 1929 at Nassau, 
New Providence, The Bahamas whom they named Carlon Frederick Romer. He was schooled at the 
Western Senior School but left before completing, to learn a trade. At the age of 16, he worked with 
John Granger learning the plumbing trade, eventually becoming a licensed plumber, one of best to be 
found within the Bahamas. He passed on his love and skill of the trade to his sons Wilbert, Glen and Edward.

Although most people remember Carlon as short and 'stalky', he was once a slim sportsman. 
For many years he played baseball with the CeeBees and held the record for the most stolen bases, 
a record that still stands today. Therefore, you can imagine his joy when his sons Ellsworth, Glen and Edward 
were actively involved in high school sports and did well. His love for sports now continues through his son 
Edward, a physical education teacher.

It was important to Carlon to keep abreast of the current trends taking place throughout the Bahamas. 
Over the years, he would be up and on the road at six in the morning looking for the newspaper, 
which he read from front to back. There was nothing happening in the country that he was not aware of. 
This put him in the position to lead out in many 'under the tree' dominoes' discussion. Because of his knowledge, 
he became the human library for many, providing them with information and dates. More importantly, 
it helped him in determining his political party of choice, the FNM, to whom he remained steadfast and 
cast his vote for each election.

Carlon met and married a beautiful young lady by the name of Stella Smith from Burnt Ground, 
Long Island, whom he married on April 21st, 1954. From this union came three lovely children: 
Ellsworth (Ells), Edward (Bubby), and Virginia (Ginny). 

"Rocky", as he was affectionately known was a caring, loving, and humble individual. Family was always 
regarded as important to him. After the children were grown and on their own, he always wanted them 
to come and have dinner every Saturday and Sunday.

Carlon was an active member of St. Mary's Anglican Church where he was MC under Father Holmes 
and Father Brant. After a few years of serving at both St. Mary's and Holy Spirit, he decided to fully 
attend Holy Spirit Anglican Church in Howard Street Chippingham, where he served under Father Burrows, 
Father Rolle, Father Johnson, Father Moultrie and a few others. He gave over sixty years of dedicated service 
on the altar, and received a plaque for his dedicated service on January 28th, 2004. In 1989 he was named 
Father of Year by the Sunday School Department. For years, he was an active member of the Anglican Church 
Men (ACM) and engaged his wife's cooking skills whenever the meeting was held at his home. 

Carlon loved to go to church and he was indeed a devoted Anglican. He would often joke and say that he could 
never lever leave the Anglican faith as it was the only church that would allow him to attend in shorts, 
T-Shirt and loafers. Everyone who knew him knew it was his signature dress code. After Alzheimer kicked 
in and he was unaware of which day of the week it was, he would get up dressing to go to church many week mornings.

Carlon was a person who enjoyed talking a lot and making jokes, always teasing his wife to her dislike. 
When he was working, he was willing to give you anything you asked for. He was free handed. Retirement 
time came along and Carlon enjoyed staying home and watching television; all the reruns of Texas Rangers, 
In the Heat of the Night, Law and Order, and Matlock. After watching so many police and law programs, 
he should have had gained knowledge to assist our Police Force and open his own law firm.

In July, he was admitted to hospital for the first time in his entire life, where he remained for two and a half weeks. 
Upon his release, he was confined to bed as he could not walk and was attended to by his wife, son and grandson. 
On the afternoon of Tuesday August 18th, when his eldest daughter was returning to Freeport, she called his name 
and told him she was leaving.  She kissed him on his forehead and spoke her last words of, "Daddy, I love you. 
It's okay to let go. You hear me?" He nodded his head affirming he had heard. Friday evening, three days later, 
he peacefully left this earth.  

Rocky is preceded in death by his:
Father: Frederick Franville Romer;
Mother: Delicia Naomi Moss-Romer;
Son: Wilbert Romer;

The Radiance of this "Sardonyx of A Gem" will always glow in the hearts of his:
Wife: Stella Virginia Romer;
Four Sons: Ralph Romer, Ellsworth Romer Sr. of Silver Springs, Maryland, 
Glen "Plumber" Romer of Eleuthera, and Edward Romer;
Two Daughters: Dr. Virginia Romer of Freeport, Grand Bahama and Carla Johnson;
Four Grandsons: Eduardo Romer-Rolle, Edward Johnson, Lamar Romer of Ft. Pierce, Florida 
and Ellsworth Romer Jr. of Washington, DC;
Eight Granddaughters: Shekera, Shantel and Shaliyah Romer, Bridgette Romer and Keturah Chambliss 
of Ft. Pierce Fla., Delicia Johnson, Samantha Higgs and Shanda Rolle;
Eleven Great Grandchildren: Tyana Johnson, D'Aveion Rolle, Makel Dickerson, Amariyah Nebb, 
Khamariyah Romer, Cisiarra and Quanell Higgs, Owen Jr. and Shamia Rolle, MaKhari and Khailyn Chambliss;
Cousins: Grace Wallace, Stephanie Francis and Denise Carew;
Two Daughters-in-law: Ingrid and Patrice Lavern Romer; 
Two Brothers-in-law: Willis Smith and Elgin Rahming; 
One Sister-in-law: Vernell Adderley; 
Godchildren: Wendell G. Dean II, Gregory Bowe, Parish Price, Sybrina Johnson and Gaye Carol Dean-Davis;
Other Loving Family and Friends Including: Ajita, Tenia and Ashley Wallace, Yuri Carew, Duran Wallace, 
Nathaniel and Joyclyn Dorsette, Adele Osteloh, Olive Rahming, Eugenie Smith, Laurie Treceo, Shane Smith, 
Enid Armbrister, Janet and Anthony Smith, Alyodyce Smith, Joyce Adderely, Ezekiel Adderley, Pastor Duran Smith, 
Stephen Smith,  Prudence Flowers, Alpheus Forbes, Emaline Scotti, Helen Rabier, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Edwards, 
Neville and Barbara Albury, Nora Dorsette, Betty Sweeting, Joyce Fox, Tex Lunn,  Kingsley Charles, 
William McCartney, Synida Brice, Dorothy Hinsey, Kirklyn Marsh, Agatha Beckles, Shelly, Claudette, Dencie Moss, 
Cheryl Haven, Elizabeth Innis, Dr. Leslie Rolle, Patrica Sands, Ruth Johnson, Rachel Lee, Cedric Parker, 
Bernadette Jennings, Grethal Lloyd, Mr. Wren, Randolph Smith, Herbert Marshall, Barbara Bowe, Bernice Eneas, 
Mr. Stanley Major, Ann Haven, Joseph and Clara Lewis Sr., Joe and Sandra Lewis, Norman Culmer; 
Mariletta Bethel, Bloneva Brown, Teddy Clarke, Naomi Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Foster, Marjorie Adderley, 
Judy Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Knowles, Joan Flowers, Ruth Walkes, Anthony McKinney, Dr. Carter, Lillan Fox, 
Althea Tinker, Leroy Archer, Elizabeth Mosses, Mr. Seymour, Flora Hanna, Neil Lindo, Reggie Armbrister, 
Francis Hunt, Rodger Smith, Rodger Brice, Pamela Colby, Sidney and Brenda Bain, Brenda Kemp, Virginia Kemp, 
Rosie Rollins, Kingsley Charles, Predencial Grant, Regina McPhee, Rodger Lewis, Sammy Sands, Glorian Storr, 
Dorothy Ritchie, Vincent Rahming, Sullivan's Masonry, Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, Hon. Arthur D. Hanna, 
Sir Orville Turnquest, Sir Arthur Folkes, Dr. Leonard Johnson, Pastor Danny Clarke, Dr. Michael Toote, 
Pastor Leonardo Rahming, Pastor Silas McKinney, Pastor Howard Barr, Pastor Leo Rolle, Father Mycklewhyte, 
Father Scott, Father Moultrie, Bishop Laish Boyd Sr. and their families, The Francis, Reid, Wright, Moss, Love, 
Scavella, Johnson, Rolle, Neilly, Baptiste, Cartwright, Carter, Mosely, Babbs, Rollins, Zonicle, Curtis, Miller and 
Antonio Families, Remainder of the Smith and Adderley Families, Tyler Street, Quarry Mission Road and 
Chippingham Communities, Johnson Park and Centerville SDA Church Families, Holy Spirit Church Family 
and the entire Romer Family especially those of Cat Island and Andros.
Special thanks to: Dr. Seville, Dr. Smith, Nurse Rolle, Nurse Nottage, Nurse Usher and 
Nurse Gelon of Princess Margaret Hospital.