Clarence Hilliard Rothe Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Clarence Hilliard Rothe of Forest, Virginia, born in Paterson, New Jersey, who passed away on August 13, 2022 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Clarence Hilliard Rothe to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William George Rothe and Lillian Disch Rothe of Teaneck, NJ.; his wife Louise Becker Brinkerhoff Rothe; his son Russel Sanborn; his siblings, Lillian Elizabeth Smith and Franklin Rothe; and his niece Linda Smith Cashion.
He is survived by: his children, David Sanborn (Barbara) of Washington Township, N. J., Patricia "Pat" Christian of Powhatan and Rev. Carole Rothe-Lilly of Forest; his daughter-in-law Brenda Sanborn of Beaufort, NC.; his grandchildren, Matthew Hansen, Sarah Tyler (Josh), Steven Anderson, Lyn Lawton, David Sanborn and Robert Sanborn; his stepgranddaughters, Dawn LaBryer and Cheri Mazza; and his nieces and nephews, Tamalane Bionelli, Barbara Smith, Alan James Drinkwater (Barbara) of Gordonsville, Leslie Alfred Drinkwater (Beth) of Walton, Stanley Drinkwater of Shrewsbury and Donald Drinkwater (Joyce) of Aiken. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to, New Life Assembly Church, 9 Mahan Road, Farmville, VA 23901.
