Rochester Cooper Damon, Sr. was born to the late Margaret Govan Damon and Albert Williams in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on November 3, 1943 and fell into a peaceful sleep on May 13, 2022 at his residence.

Rochester attended Forsyth County schools during his formative years and graduated from Paisley High School in 1963. He was employed by Forsyth County for twenty-two years and at Baptist Hospital for nineteen years. The owner of his own cleaning business for a number of years, he took great pride in sharing that business sense with his family. He was a great bowler and an avid golfer, a game he learned while caddying in his youth. He also enjoyed traveling in his camper and found pleasure in sharing those times with his family and friends. A straight shooter, who didn't mince words, he loved hard and was a great provider for his family.

He became a member of Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church during his early adulthood and once he did, continued to work for the Lord during the course of his life. Rochester met the former Rosa L. Wilson and the two became one on April 4, 1969. To this union, three children were born, Margaret L. Damon, Rochester C. Damon, Jr. and Donfred L. Damon.

Rochester was preceded in death by his brothers, Herman Damon, Thomas Damon and Alvin Damon.

Left to cherish all memories are his devoted wife, Rosa W. Damon; three children, Margaret Damon, Rochester (Tarsha) Damon, Jr. and Donfred Damon; five grandchildren, Marie Combs, Dontae Frazier, Desmin Frazier, Rochester Damon III, and Robert Damon; five great grandchildren; one sister, Rosetta Davis; one brother, John (Nancy) Damon; four sisters in law, Margaret Damon, Shirley Damon, JoAnn Stimpson, and Clara Wilson; three brothers in law, Horace (Barbara) Wilson, Aaron Hunter and Craig Wilson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Mr. Damon may be publicly viewed, Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 12:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Friday, May 20, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1225 North Cleveland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC. Family visitation will be 30 minutes prior. Interment Piedmont Memorial Gardens.

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