Lee William Rosser, a retired United States Air Force major, entered Heaven on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020.
Lee served in the USAF for 20 years living out his childhood dream of being a tactical fighter pilot. Lee flew missions in several nations including Germany and Vietnam. In addition to many awards throughout his career, Lee was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross Medal along with seven air combat medals. Upon retirement, Lee and his family moved to Wake and he began a second career with Revere Gas.
In 1979, Lee joined the Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as a firefighter and helped Santa out every year. He also joined the Deltaville Rescue Squad, where he served as a medic.
For fun, he worked at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, as an EMT. Lee retired as a lifetime member from both his Fire and Rescue positions and served as a volunteer with the Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary.
Lee’s life’s journey was one of adventure, travel and friends from all walks of life. He enjoyed archery in the Alps of Switzerland, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay, camping in the Rocky Mountains and traversing the USA and its amazing national parks. His greatest treasures could be found right at home where he is now survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bonnie Rosser; two daughters, Tammy Batschelet of Manteo, N.C., Tonja Elgin of Hayes; six grandchildren, Trey Batschelet, Candace Franklin, Carla McKenzie, Brooke Russell, Hannah Nelsen, Rebecca Elgin; and five great-grandchildren, Brinley, Keegan, Aria, Sydney and Caroline.
Lee and Bonnie are members of Lower United Methodist Church in Hartfield.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lower United Methodist Church, Hartfield, or Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department, Hartfield.
Please be advised that current state-mandated guidelines will apply to all in attendance, including social distancing and appropriate face coverings.
The family received friends from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2 at Faulkner Funeral Homes, Bristow-Faulkner Chapel, Saluda.
A service followed at Lee’s residence in Wake at 2 p.m.
