Birth date: Mar 6, 1947 Death date: Oct 12, 2020
All are invited to participate via live-streaming of the services by visiting the following link on Sunday October 25th at 3:00PM https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1095826 On Monday, October 12, 2020, Alan White Roth, loving part Read Obituary
I wish to honor a friend who shared with me his love of American history and nurtured my own and inspired my work on the History of the African American Electorate. Alan, you were a great friend and I miss you. Thank you for the memories. Always in my heart, Sherman Puckett.
I was honored to offer this poem at Alan's service. He took it to heart when I recited it at my dad's funeral in July 2002. Harry Frazer and Alan truly understood each other.
FLIGHT TO FREEDOM, BY RABINDRANATH TAGORE
My love, my heart
Let his time of parting be sweet.
Let it not be a death, but completeness.
Let your love melt into memory
And your pain into songs.
Let your flight through the sky
Begin with the unfolding of wings.
Let the last touch of your hands
Be gentle, like the flower of the night.
Stand still, oh beautiful Love, for a moment
And say your last words in silence.
I bow to you and hold up my candle
To give light to you on your flight to freedom. ’
Alan, rest in peace. It's been many years since we talked. Probably over 20 years. Once meeting you how could I forget you. We met when you were a GIS consultant back in the mid 1990's. We were trying to get Washtenaw County to employ GIS - to no avail. I retired a few years later and you moved to Delaware. I didn't know your family well however, I got a peek at your son's funeral many years ago. I'm glad you found happiness. It was an honor knowing you.
Ralph Pasola, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Alan was a true gentleman and I am honored to have known him. I first met Alan at the Bakery when he would ask me questions about Lewes, history and anything else he and his "breakfast buddies" were contemplating. I specifically remember a question about the difference between fraternal and identical twins. And then, one day he came to work with us at the Zwaanendael Museum. I had the privilege of working with Alan at the museum for many years and through lots of fun and exciting programs and tours. He enhanced everything he worked on and pursued, enthralling museum visitors with his awesome stories about Lewes and Delaware history. The town of Lewes will not be the same without you, Alan. You are deeply missed. Thanks for being my friend and colleague.
Beth Gott
I first heard of Alan when my Dad worked with him at the BPW doing GPS and surveying, he would come home from work with stories to tell about Alan. However, I did not meet Alan myself until he came to the Zwaanendael Museum. He was a fascinating man and I will always treasure the time I got to work with him. It was quite impressive watching him draw in large crowds who were enjoying themselves immensely listening to him masterfully recite Lewes history. It was sad to see him leave the museum and it is even sadder that he is no longer with us, but I'm sure he's making the afterlife an even brighter place. My condolences to his family and friends. - Jeb Bakke
Alan, May God be with you, now and forever. Although I did not know you until the past few years I always looked forward to you sharing the many activities that were currently going on in your life. You will most certainly be missed however not forgotten because you have touched so many hearts along your life's journey. I thank you for your generosity shown to my Dad. As a fellow Army Airborne trooper he always enjoyed your conversation and company. He was very proud to call you a Friend.
"Salute to you Friend"
Eternal Peace is now yours my Friend, Sincerely, Dave Morrison
Alan was a great guy. He always had a smile and a story to tell. He loved my sister, Ellen, dearly. One of my fondest memory of Alan was at my nephew’s wedding, when he and Ellen stepped out onto the veranda to share a private dance together.
Dear Michael and Jeff I am deeply saddened by the loss of your dad. He was always smiling and laughing. I love when you guys shoot your canon off it reminds me of your dad. Thoughts and prayers for you and your families. Live Rachelle
