Celebrating the life of
Edward Sean Roughen
January 28, 1958 - June 12, 2012
Edward Sean Roughen, 54, died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at his residence. He was born in Dothan, Alabama and lived most of his life in Savannah. He attended Nativity Catholic School and was a graduate of Benedictine Military School. Sean was a project manager for Computer Service Corporation, former member of Nativity of Our Lords Catholic Church and a member of the catholic faith.
Surviving are his parents, Col. Albert H. Roughen and Marie Roughen of Thunderbolt; siblings, Kathleen M. Mistoler and her husband, Dennis of Orlando, FL; Albert H. Roughen, Jr. and his wife, Nita of Eatonton, GA; Susan M. Cowart and her husband, John of Morganton, GA; Mary Elizabeth Roughen of Thunderbolt; Patrick Thomas Roughen and his wife, Debbie of Savannah and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral: 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 29, 2012 in the Islands Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, conducted by the Reverend Patrick O'Brien. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Daniel, Matthew, John and Elliot Roughen, Steven and Garrett Mistoler, Harold Glover and Steve Sullivan.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank Sean's niece and goddaughter, Jenny Cowart and Hospice Savannah, Inc. for the wonderful care given to him during his illness.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
Dearest Cousin Sean, I don't recall ever having the pleasure of actually meeting you but I do know alot about you. You grew up with my Mom Erin Wright and Aunt Bridget. I have heard some pretty fun and funny stories about your childhoods together. I know my Papa Tom Wright and Granddaddy Marion T. Wright are taking good care of you and telling you all about thier wild Tug Boat stories while building cast nets. You are with the best of Angels and I will look forward to meeting you one day! Love, Your Cousin - Heather aka Duffy Papa will know what that means
- Heather Wright-Barr, Tampa, FL
It is not the length of life, but the imprint made on your life...Sean left huge imprints on many lives which will live on forever...may peace be with the entire Roughen family & friends.
- Patty Daniels MIller, Alpharetta, GA
Dear Uncle Al, Aunt-Ree, Susie, Bubba, Tommy, Mary, and Kathy, my heart aches for your loss. I hope you know that all of your Florida relatives love you all and care deeply. I can never forget my funny cousin Sean and how he seemed to always be smiling and always happy. That is how I will remember him.
- Cathy Wright Lopez, Orlando, FL
Uncle Al and Aunt Marie, our heart aches with you. We are praying for you and your family. No parent wants to have to bury their child. Sean lived a short life, however made a hugh impact on the time he was here. Praying to keep his smile in your hearts. May you feel the Lords loving arms around you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. Love you, Joey and Robin
- Joel and Robin Harris, McDonough, GA
Sean, you will always have a special place in my heart. God bless you Aunt Marie & Uncle Al and all the rest of the family. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
- Bridget Fagen & Family, Ruskin, FL
Dear Uncle Al, Aunt Marie and family;Our deepest condolances during this sad time I have not the words nor wisdom to ease your loss I can only offer Love and Prayer, but I have a story of Sean. Once we were riding in the car either coming or going to your house or ours. When we stopped to gas up Sean saw these baby ducks for sale and was crazy in love with them bought and cared for them. I saw a Sean I had never seen before his lovethis had a profound difference in my life. Sean has helped me be who I am today. Sean has always been one of my 'heros' Why? Because he kept life and love real. His heart was full of love what more can one ask. Sean is missed but never forgoten.We Love you.
- Michael Wright and family, Tampa, FL
Dear COL Roughen. I read in the paper about your son and I send my condolences. In case you don't remember me, I worked down the hall from you and Maggie and at FS. Please give Mary my regards. She is a great gal and I am pleased to have known her.
- Jane Tuten Brewer, Savannah, GA
MY NEPHEW SEAN: I KNOW YOU ARE NOW OUT OF PAIN, AND I'M HAPPY FOR THAT. WE ALL BENEFITED BY BEING EXPOSED TO YOU. I LOVED YOU FOR WHO YOU WERE, A SPECIAL GUY.
- AUNT EVIE, SEFFNER, FL
To the Roughen Family, so very sorry to hear of Sean's passing. He will be missed by many friends and family.
- debbie baier, atlanta, GA
He will be missed forever. I wish you could have stayed longer.
- anonymous, ,
Sean was truly an all around awesome person. I had the pleasure of being Seans right-hand man at Gulfstream. He was the best mentor anyone could ask for. Every once in awhile when I get stuck trying to figure out a problem at work, I laugh and imagine Sean saying 'come on...'. Good times. I will probably miss his stories of past jobs and Mr. Bulldog the most. He is truly missed by all that knew him.
- Michael Mozak, Rincon, GA
Al and Marie, My deepest sympathy on your loss.You will be in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Roughen family. I am so sorry to learn your loss of a loved one but hope you find comfort in an end to his suffering. God Bless
- Brenda Lee Yancey, Savannah, GA
Sean was a good cousin and a great friend. I miss him already.
- Elliott Roughen, Tybee Isl., GA
Al and Marie, My heart goes out to you at this time. I remember many times he visited Blanche and Pat. He was such a handsome boy and enjoyed life to the fullest. Be strong.
- Mary Hook, Savannah, GA
I only worked with Sean for a few years, but he was a great person. He was willing to come and help figure something out. He will be missed. Our prayers go out the family. May God Bless Everyone!
- Billy Steinhauser, Savannah, GA
I am deeply sadden to hear of the passing of Sean. He was an awesome co-worker and a friend. Sean has a colorful personality and I only pray that God see's him as we did here on earth. RIP Sean and may God be with you.
- Joe Westall, Savannah, GA
I knew Sean many years ago when he worked in the Buford area, our prayers and thoughts are with him and his family. He is in God's hands now and resting peacefully.
- Melinda Salinas Chambers, Ellijay, GA
Prayers and condolences are with your family
- Robert M Kramer Jr, savannah, GA
Sean, you will be miss brother... I will always remeber the laughter and your never ending kindness. You were one of the best. Rest in peace.
- Allen LaBerteaux, Lilburn, GA
So many great memories with Sean. I can see him smiling down on us. Until we meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. All my love.
- Terese Muller, Jacksonville, FL
It is tough to give up someone you love dearly. I know Sean is missed and will be missed on a daily basis. It is okay. It is good to have the memories than not to have any memories at all. Cherish all of them. Laugh at the times you had together and cry when needed. Know that you are loved as he was loved and as He loves us all.
- Linda Knott, Monroe, GA
“You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what he'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.” David Harkins quote
- A Friend, , GA
Dearest Cousin Sean, I don't recall ever having the pleasure of actually meeting you but I do know alot about you. You grew up with my Mom Erin Wright and Aunt Bridget. I have heard some pretty fun and funny stories about your childhoods together. I know my Papa Tom Wright and Granddaddy Marion T. Wright are taking good care of you and telling you all about thier wild Tug Boat stories while building cast nets. You are with the best of Angels and I will look forward to meeting you one day! Love, Your Cousin - Heather aka Duffy Papa will know what that means
- Heather Wright-Barr, Tampa, FL
It is not the length of life, but the imprint made on your life...Sean left huge imprints on many lives which will live on forever...may peace be with the entire Roughen family & friends.
- Patty Daniels MIller, Alpharetta, GA
Dear Uncle Al, Aunt-Ree, Susie, Bubba, Tommy, Mary, and Kathy, my heart aches for your loss. I hope you know that all of your Florida relatives love you all and care deeply. I can never forget my funny cousin Sean and how he seemed to always be smiling and always happy. That is how I will remember him.
- Cathy Wright Lopez, Orlando, FL
Uncle Al and Aunt Marie, our heart aches with you. We are praying for you and your family. No parent wants to have to bury their child. Sean lived a short life, however made a hugh impact on the time he was here. Praying to keep his smile in your hearts. May you feel the Lords loving arms around you during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. Love you, Joey and Robin
- Joel and Robin Harris, McDonough, GA
Sean, you will always have a special place in my heart. God bless you Aunt Marie & Uncle Al and all the rest of the family. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
- Bridget Fagen & Family, Ruskin, FL
Dear Uncle Al, Aunt Marie and family;Our deepest condolances during this sad time I have not the words nor wisdom to ease your loss I can only offer Love and Prayer, but I have a story of Sean. Once we were riding in the car either coming or going to your house or ours. When we stopped to gas up Sean saw these baby ducks for sale and was crazy in love with them bought and cared for them. I saw a Sean I had never seen before his lovethis had a profound difference in my life. Sean has helped me be who I am today. Sean has always been one of my 'heros' Why? Because he kept life and love real. His heart was full of love what more can one ask. Sean is missed but never forgoten.We Love you.
- Michael Wright and family, Tampa, FL
Dear COL Roughen. I read in the paper about your son and I send my condolences. In case you don't remember me, I worked down the hall from you and Maggie and at FS. Please give Mary my regards. She is a great gal and I am pleased to have known her.
- Jane Tuten Brewer, Savannah, GA
MY NEPHEW SEAN: I KNOW YOU ARE NOW OUT OF PAIN, AND I'M HAPPY FOR THAT. WE ALL BENEFITED BY BEING EXPOSED TO YOU. I LOVED YOU FOR WHO YOU WERE, A SPECIAL GUY.
- AUNT EVIE, SEFFNER, FL
To the Roughen Family, so very sorry to hear of Sean's passing. He will be missed by many friends and family.
- debbie baier, atlanta, GA
He will be missed forever. I wish you could have stayed longer.
- anonymous, ,
Sean was truly an all around awesome person. I had the pleasure of being Seans right-hand man at Gulfstream. He was the best mentor anyone could ask for. Every once in awhile when I get stuck trying to figure out a problem at work, I laugh and imagine Sean saying 'come on...'. Good times. I will probably miss his stories of past jobs and Mr. Bulldog the most. He is truly missed by all that knew him.
- Michael Mozak, Rincon, GA
Al and Marie, My deepest sympathy on your loss.You will be in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Roughen family. I am so sorry to learn your loss of a loved one but hope you find comfort in an end to his suffering. God Bless
- Brenda Lee Yancey, Savannah, GA
Sean was a good cousin and a great friend. I miss him already.
- Elliott Roughen, Tybee Isl., GA
Al and Marie, My heart goes out to you at this time. I remember many times he visited Blanche and Pat. He was such a handsome boy and enjoyed life to the fullest. Be strong.
- Mary Hook, Savannah, GA
I only worked with Sean for a few years, but he was a great person. He was willing to come and help figure something out. He will be missed. Our prayers go out the family. May God Bless Everyone!
- Billy Steinhauser, Savannah, GA
I am deeply sadden to hear of the passing of Sean. He was an awesome co-worker and a friend. Sean has a colorful personality and I only pray that God see's him as we did here on earth. RIP Sean and may God be with you.
- Joe Westall, Savannah, GA
I knew Sean many years ago when he worked in the Buford area, our prayers and thoughts are with him and his family. He is in God's hands now and resting peacefully.
- Melinda Salinas Chambers, Ellijay, GA
Prayers and condolences are with your family
- Robert M Kramer Jr, savannah, GA
Sean, you will be miss brother... I will always remeber the laughter and your never ending kindness. You were one of the best. Rest in peace.
- Allen LaBerteaux, Lilburn, GA
So many great memories with Sean. I can see him smiling down on us. Until we meet again. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. All my love.
- Terese Muller, Jacksonville, FL
It is tough to give up someone you love dearly. I know Sean is missed and will be missed on a daily basis. It is okay. It is good to have the memories than not to have any memories at all. Cherish all of them. Laugh at the times you had together and cry when needed. Know that you are loved as he was loved and as He loves us all.
- Linda Knott, Monroe, GA
“You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back, or you can open your eyes and see all he's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him only that he is gone, or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back. Or you can do what he'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.” David Harkins quote
- A Friend, , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

