Roswell E. Friend Sr. 54, of Wesley Chapel, FL departed from this life on Saturday, October 14, 2017. He was born July 25, 1963 in Dinwiddie, VA and reared in Richmond, VA. He served his country with an honorable career in the US Air Force. He served God as an active member of Love First Christian Center in Riverview, FL. Roswell was also an active member of the Jerusalem Military Masonic Lodge #100 in Tampa, FL. His infectious smile, wit, forthrightness, and kind heart will always be remembered by those who knew him. Roswell was beloved and is survived by his wife: Karen Friend; 1 daughter: To'Shera and Brandon Friend-Kimble; 2 grandchildren: Braylon & Bellamy; his father: Herbert Gilliam; his mother: Lilly May Pritchett; 3 sisters: Jewell Giles, Karen Baugh, Erika Gilliam-McNeil; 4 brothers: Keith Gilliam, Kenneth Pritchett, John Pritchett and Wilbur Pritchett; his grandmother: Rosa Lee Wynn; and his god mother: Doris Friend. He was preceded in death by his son: Roswell Eric Friend Jr. and parents: Roscoe W. & Mary Lee Friend. He also leaves to cherish his memory, several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.For each act of kindness and each heartfelt prayer; for each lovely memorable message and handshake of understanding warmth; for each call, gift, and though that has helped make our burden light, the Friend family would like to acknowledge and thank you. We pray that God may ever richly bless and keep each of you. http://lovefirstlive.com/specialoccasions/ Visitation

Love First Christian Center

Saturday, October 21, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 12847 Balm Riverview Road Riverview, Florida 33579 Directions Celebration of Life Service

Love First Christian Center

Saturday, October 21, 2017 1:00 PM 12847 Balm Riverview Road Riverview, Florida 33579 Directions