Maurice Cameron Roe

A graduate of Red Deer High School and the University of Alberta, Maury served in the Royal Canadian Army and then began his career in 1950 as a salesman in the Coca-Cola Fountain Sales Department in San Francisco. During his 41-year career he worked in sales promotion, brand management, corporate planning, international accounts, and marketing services. He also completed executive management programs at Stanford and Harvard. The National Secretaries Association named him “Boss of the Year.”

In 1980 he was elected Vice President of The Coca-Cola Company in charge of Market Development. In that capacity and as a senior officer of Coca-Cola International he handled international accounts, such as McDonald’s. His work took him across the U.S. and around the world. He became a Senior Vice President of Coca-Cola International in 1988. Former Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO Roberto Goizueta summed up Maury’s “most distinguished service” when he wrote to him, “Every assignment you have undertaken, you have handled with class. You have always been a gentleman, as well as a gentle man.”

After retiring in 1992, Maury served on the boards of Alliant Health Solutions and the International Franchise Association, ultimately becoming an honorary life member of the IFA.

An avid sailor, he was a member of the U.S. Power Squadron, and enjoyed sailing in waters off Texas, Florida, California, and on his beloved Lake Lanier. He was an active member of University Yacht Club in Flowery Branch. His many friendships span decades and he was regarded as a consummate host. He was always willing to share his insight, encouragement and enthusiasm. He loved and delighted in his family.

Maury was predeceased by his first wife, Grace Roe, and two granddaughters (Kimberly and Emily Roe of Oak Hill, Virginia). He is survived by his wife Joyce Roe of Williamsburg, Virginia; Paul and Diana Roe Hollis of Stone Mountain, Georgia; Brian and Leslie Roe of Oak Hill, Virginia; and Glen and Nora Roe of Sugar Hill, Georgia; and by two grandsons and their wives, George and Kirsten Roberts of Marietta, Georgia, and Daniel and Sarah Roe of York, England, and two great-grandchildren, Leah Grace and Michael Roberts of Marietta, Georgia.

A memorial service will be held on January 18, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at Deer Creek Shores Presbyterian Church, Cumming Georgia. Details may be found at this website: capreol.us/maury