James “Mike” Roman

James Michael “Mike” Roman, 74, of Howard County, went home to his Lord and Savior Tuesday December 14, 2021. Services will be Monday December 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Hillside Church, 4204 Wasson Rd, Big Spring.

Mike was born January 9, 1947 in Big Spring, Texas to Elbert Lee Roman Jr. and Dorothy Jean Stallings Roman. He married Linda Painter August, 1972.

Mike served in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1970 completing two tours of duty to Vietnam on a Navy Destroyer.  He was a mechanic working on the new QH-50 D.A.S.H (Drone Anti-Submarine Helicopter). Mike owned NCOM Electric and farmed in Martin and Howard County. After retiring he also built several homes in Howard County. Mike was a devoted family man and great friend to those that knew him.

Mike had several hobbies over the years including driving race cars at the local dirt track where he won Driver of the Year and set the track record in his “Big Red 88” race car. He raised race horses and loved to challenge other owners to match races. Then came golf. Started playing when he was 65 and recorded a Hole in One twice and shot his age when he was 71. But his favorite past-time was bragging about his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Patte Roman of Big Spring; two sons, John Roman of Granbury and Scott Roman and wife, Gayenell of Big Spring, two daughters, Lorri Hecker and husband Michael of Granbury and Kim Evans and husband Chirs of Big Spring; three step-children, Rick, Lorinda, and Sally; two brothers David Roman and wife Sherry of Big Spring and Mark Roman and wife Vera of Big Spring; 15 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Linda, his parents; one brother Elbert Lee Roman III, an infant brother, Bobby Roman and an infant sister Mary Elaine Roman.

The family suggests memorials to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,