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In Memoriam
In memoriam: Jerry Lee Hawks of E.L. Hawks, Inc.
Carolinas Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Inc. (CRSMCA) remembers Jerry Lee Hawks of E.L. Hawks, Inc. It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Jerry Lee Hawks of E.L. Hawks, Inc. Jerry Lee Hawks (Jer-Bear) of Whiteville entered the gates of heaven on September 17, 2025, ...
Former NRCA chairman of the board passes away
John Gooding served GSM Roofing, NRCA, The Roofing Alliance, his country and his community. John Gooding, chairman of GSM Roofing, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, and former NRCA chairman of the board, passed away on September 7. He was 80. Gooding earned an associate’s degree in administration and accounting from Goldey-Beacom College in Delaware and ...
In memoriam of Edward Lee Lawrence
It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Edward Lee Lawrence, father of Patrick Lawrence, QXO. Edward Lee Lawrence, age 76, passed peacefully into heaven on Sunday, August 31, 2025, surrounded by his family who adored him. He was born on February 10, 1949, in Lexington, ...
Jim Barr, former NRCA chairman of the board, passes away
Jim Barr dedicated decades of service to the roofing industry. Jim Barr, president of Barr Roofing Co., Abilene, Texas, and former NRCA chairman of the board, passed away August 12. He was 72. Barr attended the University of Texas, Austin, before returning home to work full time at his father’s roofing company, ...
In memoriam of Matthew Joseph Seaver
Matt was a partner and key commercial and national accounts manager at Mid-Atlantic Roofing Supply and Metal Roofing Systems. Matthew Joseph Seaver passed away on June 22, 2025. Matt graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School in 2010. He went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University ...
In memoriam of Thomas Black
During his career, Thomas Black helped lead the development of a nationwide industry marketing program for residential metal roofing in the United States. Thomas Lee Black’s great heart gave out on December 15, 2024, one month prior to his 83rd birthday. Tom, a resident of Belfair, Washington, loved music and sports ...
In memoriam of Guy Smith (1959-2024)
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of a good friend, longtime CRA Member and colleague in the roofing industry. The family of Guy E. Smith announced his unexpected passing on December 26, 2024 at the age of 65. He died at home of a sudden heart attack. ...
MRA honors original founder member, Executive Director Tom Black
Tom inspired the original coalition of suppliers and fabricators that created the MRA. The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) honors the memory and many accomplishments of Tom Black, MRA’s original executive director and a founding member of the organization, who passed away recently. Tom served as MRA’s first executive director – a position ...
In memory of Patricia (Patty) McKenna
Patty established McKenna Roofing & Construction, of which she served as president and has been a member of NERCA since 1999. It is with profound sadness that the family announced that Patricia Smith (Lemois) McKenna, 66, beloved wife, mother, gigi, aunt and friend, passed away on December 18, 2024, at Hope ...
Remembering Atlantic Equipment's founder, Colin J. Cash Sr.
With deepest sympathy, we want to inform you that Colin J. Cash Sr. passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024. Atlantic Equipment was founded by Colin Cash, Sr. in 1970 and has been a member of NERCA since 1982. You can read his obituary below: Colin J. Cash, a cherished member of the ...
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