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In Memoriam
Remembering Rene L. Bureau
Rene L. Bureau, long-time Salesman with Bradco Supply Company, Admiral Building Product and ABC Supply Company, has sadly passed away. Rene L. Bureau, age 73, Vietnam Veteran and longtime resident of Lowell, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the ...
Remembering Larry Stanley
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. RCS remembers the founder of IB Roof Systems, who would have turned 83 this year. The story of how IB Roof Systems grew from a small distribution company in a back bedroom into a nationwide manufacturer of single-ply PVC membranes and fluid applied silicone and ...
CRA Longtime Member Bonnie Fry Searl Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, longtime CRA Member and colleague in the roofing industry. Our deepest sympathy & condolences to her family, friends and former associates and co-workers. Bonnie Searl (67) passed away on January 10. Bonnie was born in California but ...
Passing of TARC Past President Jim Chambers
Jimmy "Jim" Joe Chambers, age 72, of Bartlett, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Jimmy "Jim" was born October 28, 1949. He served in the United States Marine Corp Reserves and was a member of the Bartlett Woods Church of Christ where he was known as the Candy Man. ...
TAMKO Chairman Emerita Ethelmae Humphreys Passes Away at Age 94
Ethelmae Humphreys, 94, considered the matriarch of the roofing industry, died December 27. Ethelmae is the daughter of TAMKO-founder E.L. Craig, and she worked for the building products manufacturer since 1948. She had been a consistent presence in the roofing industry for nearly three-quarters of a century. Ethelmae worked in the roofing ...
CRA Lifetime Recipient & Past Member Ed Reilly Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, longtime CRA Member and colleague in the roofing industry. Our deepest sympathy & condolences to his family, friends and former associates and co-workers. Ed Reilly (96) passed away peacefully on December 16. Ed was a World War II veteran ...
CRA Member Kim Plummer Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, CRA Member and colleague in the roofing industry. Our deepest sympathy & condolences to her family, friends and former associates and co-workers. Kimberly Plummer (63) passed away on Tuesday, Nov 30, 2021. Kim owned Interwest X Independent Sales, ...
Naphis Remembered and Honored
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. An instrumental person in growing the safety program for MRCA, Naphis leaves some impossible shoes to fill. Passionate. Driven. Family man. Humble. These are all words used to describe Naphis Mitchell Reyes. For nearly 20 years, Naphis dedicated his career to construction safety. He ...
Remembering Dan White, Titan of the Roofing Industry
Dan White, a cherished member of the roofing industry and family man, has sadly passed away. Dan White, long-time technical expert and valued member of the APOC family, passed away in August 2021 following a hard-fought battle with COVID-19. He is remembered as a loving husband and father, a tireless ...
CRA Member Kaysn Bocks Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, CRA Member and colleague in the roofing industry. Our deepest sympathy & condolences to his family, friends and former associates and co-workers. Kaysn Bock (30) passed away on August 29, 2021. Kaysn was a Commercial Field Supervisor ...
