James Roden

[Communications Team]

James Roden

The club was shocked to hear of the death in a car accident last week of a club stalwart - James Roden.

Players and parents involved in the Mini & Junior section during the 1990s and 2000s will recall his significant contribution over many years which included the annual Minis Festival and many overseas tours. He also provided some invaluable assistance particularly during the club’s revival over the last ten years.

James’s funeral will be at the Robin Hood Crematorium on Monday 26th March. His family warmly invite his many friends to the short funeral service at 3.30pm and/or the wake back at the Moseley clubhouse from around 4pm.

Flowers via Bates & Sadler, 295 Harborne Lane, Birmingham, B17 0NT.

[moseleycolts]

What a sad end for such a lovely man. Good people are often taken too soon.
James was a rock to me personally and the M&J section generally, when I was secretary of the section through the late '90s and early 00's. Not only did he arrange tours and help with festivals, as has already been identified but also offered wise advice on a number of the business issues relating to the running and successful maintainence of the Mini and Juniors. In that regard alone, we all owe him a great debt. More than that though, he was a thoroughly decent man.

My heartfelt sympathies and best wishes go out to James' two sons, Sam and Josh, both of whom performed creditably within the M&Js and to his wider family.

God bless, James.

Simon Bartlett.

[Communications Team]

Farewell to a supreme character

Midlands accountant and Moseley Rugby Club stalwart James Roden lost his life recently after a terrible accident in which his car caught fire and crashed through a hedge.

Not a good time for the legendary Box Three at Moseley Rugby Club following also on the recent death of Greville Edwards.
Here James’ long standing chum Graham Williams offers a eulogy.
I have abridged it somewhat, mainly to protect his family, who might not want to be plastered all over this blog.

But, given James was well known to many in the Birmingham business and sporting communities it seemed amiss to let his passing go by without comment………

………….full story see: www.duckersanddiving.co.uk/2012/03/james-roden-tribute.html#more