John Benjamin Rosemond

September 3, 1936 – March 14, 2023.

John passed away peacefully at Friendship South on March 14 after a long illness. He was born on his sister, Christine Lamprecht’s 12^th birthday, and 11 years after his brother Bucky. Both his siblings and his parents, Hazel and Tom Rosemond, predeceased him. He graduated from Chapel Hill High School, Staunton Military Academy, and The University of North Carolina, where he met his wife of 60 years, Lolly Zander Rosemond.

John was drafted into the army and served in the Old Guard, primarily in Washington, DC. He called it the most dangerous place in the world. After discharge and marriage, he moved to Ferrum, VA and then to Roanoke where he and Lolly opened The Ram’s Head Book Shop which they owned and managed for 47 years. After retiring, he attained his real estate license and worked for several years at MKB Realtors.

He is survived by his wife, his three wonderful children Mark (Chloe) Rosemond, Blair (Tom) Hickerson, and Margaret (Ramon) Soler. Also carrying on his legacy are his awesome grandchildren, Jackson and Wiley Hickerson, Millie and Seve Soler, Theo Rosemond and many relatives and friends.

John loved his family, his many cherished dogs, the game of golf, and his beloved Tar Heels. He was a lifelong Episcopalian.

His memorial service will be at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Roanoke on Sunday, March 26 at noon. Burial service will be at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Hillsborough, NC later this spring.

Memorial gifts may be made to the animal rescue of your choice.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff at Friendship South for their kindness and care.