In Memoriam
Remembering Richard Burke
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, former CRA Member and colleague in the roofing industry. Richard Burke (65) passed away on March 13, 2022 in Canton, Georgia. Richard was born January 31, 1957 to Robert (Bob) and Frances (Green) Burke in ...
Remembering Drew Taft
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and very unexpected passing of Drew Taft of North Bridge Building Products. Drew leaves behind his loving sassy wife Devon and their 2 beautifully smart daughters, Lila (12 years) and Hailey (7 years old). Drew was charismatic, charming, loving, had a heart ...
Remembering John Carruth
John Carlton Carruth Jr. (JC), age 95 of Jupiter, Florida and formerly of Miami, passed away on March 2, 2022. Owner of Carruth Roofing Company in Miami, Florida for 56 years, John served on numerous local, state and national association boards including serving as President in 1976 of FRSA. John received ...
Remembering Lawrence Thomas Reardon
Lawrence "Larry" Thomas Reardon, 76, owner of Enterprise Roofing, passed away on November 12, 2021. Larry was born in 1944 to Marie and Francis Reardon and was raised in Walnut Creek, California. A lifelong resident of Contra Costa County, he attended Las Lomas High School where, he played football and baseball. ...
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 ...
