Thomas Anthony Roat

Tom was born to Ronald and Edith Roat on April 11, 1953, and grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tom graduated from LaSalle HS class of 1971, Miami University, BS and University of Cincinnati, MS.

He was a resident of West Virginia from 1981 until 1997 when he moved with his family to Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Tom returned to Beverly, West Virginia in 2010. From the early days of Snowshoe Ski Resort, he provided business and financial management to many of the condominium associations and other businesses on the mountain. He also served on the ski patrol (becoming the first Snowshoe patroller to pass the patrol test on telemark skis) and volunteered for the Shavers Fork Fire Department.

Tom was an avid outdoorsman, starting as a guide on the New and Gauley Rivers in the 80s with Class VI River Runners. He loved to fish, paddle, ski, shoot and share stories around a campfire. As much as Tom loved all things outdoors, his love for his family and friends ran even deeper: Tom’s memory will be cherished by many.

He is survived by his children, Cyrus (Stevie) Roat and Meredith (Eric Buck) Roat; and his granddaughter, Louise Roat.

He is also survived by siblings, Barbara Probst, Steve (Kim) Roat and Beth Osgood; three nephews, four nieces and six great nephews and nieces.

The family is hosting an open house on Saturday, March 8, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Izaak Walton League, off Files Creek Road in Beverly, West Virginia.

There will be another celebration of Tom’s life in Cincinnati in the spring.

The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for Thomas Anthony Roat.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.