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Roger Lee Stevens Sr., 63, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Monday, August 17, 2009. Roger was born on June 12, 1946, to the late J. Sherard Stevens and Emma Elizabeth St.Clair Stevens. He was a Carman for the Norfolk & Western Railroad; owner of the Stevens Family Restaurant in Vinton for several years; and did enjoy being an Auctioneer as well. Survivors include his wife, Judy S. Stevens; two sons, Roger (Bo) Lee Stevens Jr. and wife, Dana, and Jeff Stevens and wife, Kimberly; two daughters, Angela McGuire and husband, Jonathan, and Lindy Yates and husband, Bobby; grandchildren, Lisa Neel, Matthew Neel, William Yates, Elizabeth Stevens, Brett Stevens, Emilie Stevens and Ellery Stevens; one brother, Benny L. Stevens and wife, Robin; two sisters, Vickie Cheryl Bowyer and husband, Terry, and Judy Gayle Ellis and husband, Danny; several nieces and nephews; and a special pet, Tiki. A service celebrating Roger's life will be conducted 2 p.m. on Friday, August 21, 2009, at the Lynn Haven Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Stevens, the Rev. Glenn Stevens, and the Rev. Tom Moran officiating. Burial to follow in the Stevens Family Cemetery in Moneta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Terrance May and the nursing staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial 12th floor CCU. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 20, 2009, from 2 to 9 p.m. at the Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Aug. 20, 2009.

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Angie

August 14, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Angie

August 17, 2021

I think about you every day. Even though life goes on. I know you are happy for all of us. See you soon.

Eric, Jenny, Elizabeth, & Bobby Saunders

August 26, 2009

We will miss his sense of humor most. He always had a smile...always a joke...always a laugh to share.

Robbie Crouse

August 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you and keep you.

Dana and Jason Fitzgerald

August 23, 2009

I will miss Roger very much at our small church. He was a HUGE part of it. Hebrews 11:1 "What is faith? Faith is the evidence of things not yet seen; the assurance of things to come." May we all have the strong faith that Roger had. May we have the faith that one day we will see him again. I am praying for Our Lord to bring your family comfort and peace.

Elizabeth Cedillo

August 22, 2009

Judy and Family, I’m really sorry to hear about Roger. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this times. Hope God will give you the strength you need to go through this sad time.

August 22, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. GOD bless you all and be with your through these terrible times. My prayers are with you all.

vickie lynch

michael wheeler

August 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the stevens family.Me and Travis will miss Roger at church, your lafts & joks and the way you carried on with everybody and pick with my boys at church. I know your in heaven with Brandon and love ones along God's side. The Lord needed you and called you home. I can see brandon, face now when he see,s Big Roger coming thru the gates of Heven.saddly missed. Mike& Travis wheeler.

Delayna Cregger

August 21, 2009

Roger was so much like a grandpa to me. Always full of praise and thoughtfulness. After hearing of him passing he took a piece of my heart with him. He will always be remembered. He will always have a special place in my heart. And now his heart lies with Jesus. My prayers go out to his family in their time of sorrow and great loss.

Marie & Kenneth Flowers

August 21, 2009

Judy and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Roger. I didn't even know he had been in the hospital. I remember the good times we had when Roger helped me with all those estates.

He was one in a million and we will miss him.

Marie and Kenneth Flowers
Stewartsville

Barry Murray

August 21, 2009

Dear Stevens Family: Sorry for your loss. Roger had many friends and I'm thankful I was one of them. Many years ago, we worked together on NS, ran around together and had alot of fun and laughs. Roger was a very fine man. May our loving God hold you now and in the future. I'm praying for you.

Love In Christ,
Barry

Misty Lawson

August 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this tough time.

Autumn Brown (Smith)

August 20, 2009

Lindy and Bo - It's been many many years since I've seen either of you. I have so many fond memories of you both and Saunders Grove Church. I saw that your father had passed away and I wanted to send you a note to let you know I was thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May you find comfort in your memories.

Sincerely, Autumn (Smith) Brown

August 20, 2009

Another piece of my heart went with Roger when he died. Roger was and always will be a special person. He and Larry were so much like brothers and I always thought of Roger as my brother he was the best friend anyone could ever have. No matter what his worries were, he always had a smile or a joke. I thank God for Roger and I know he's up there with Larry and Jim Higgs planning a "Heavenly" auction. The chairs will be filled with all the loved ones gone before to prepare a house for them.
My heart aches so, but I'm glad he's no longer in any pain and he's healed.
Judy & family, Benny & family, Judy Gale & family, I know your loving memories will see you thru. My prayers are with you always.
Marlene, Robbie & cathy, B.J. & Dona, Priscilla & Meadow Wilkerson

Judy

August 20, 2009

Lindy and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.your Dad was a wonderful person.He will be missed but God needed another rose to finish his rose garden and he chose Roger. Love to all.

Melanie (Horne) Blankenship

August 20, 2009

Roger always knew how to light up a room with his humor and smiles! Those wonderful memories can never be taken from us. You all have always had a very special place in my heart, and my prayers are with you right now.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted-Matthew 5:4

Susie Overstreet

August 20, 2009

Vickie, Judy, and Bennie,

I was so sorry to read of Roger's passing. I know that his passing leaves a void in your lives. My love to all of you.

Susie Overstreet

Tessy Minnick

August 20, 2009

Hello Benny, Judy, Vicky and families, we are so sorry about Roger. We are going to miss him, and his (the Steven's) sense of humor. I feel truly blessed that the last time I saw him, he was smiling and of course, making us all laugh. This is a trait which made everyone feel so happy and comforted – no matter how you were feeling. All of you have that same wonderful quality and I know he would want you to continue it for yourselves and the rest of your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you and take care, Tessy and family.

Lisa (Preston) Hawkins

August 20, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

August 20, 2009

To The Entire Stevens Family..Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all..We will really miss ole'Roger!

Sandra & Robert Monsour

August 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shirl Williamson Light

August 20, 2009

Lindy,
I am thinking of you and your family at this time of grieving your dad. I will always remember him with a smile on his face as well as all those around him. My fondest memories of him are the times we played baseball in elementary school. I know he will be missed by many. Keep your faith of one day seeing him again and giving him a great big hug! My prayers continue for you and your family. May God bless you all.

Karen Boothe

August 20, 2009

I loved your entry Angie. You're right - he will keep all the angels (and the Lord) laughing. We are sad for our loss but happy that he is reunited with his Mom and Dad and the rest of his family and friends who have gone on.
I pray for peace and understanding for all of you. Cherish all those memories that will carry you through this sad time.

Love to you all,

Becky Deeds

August 20, 2009

Judy & Family,
I'm incredibly sorry to hear about Roger. He is one of those rare people who always makes you smile or laugh. I'm sure you will miss him greatly but I'm sure you also have alot of wonderful memories to hold on to. My prayers are with you.

Lisa Neel

August 20, 2009

Papaw, I still can't believe you are gone. But I know that your in a better place and your not suffering anymore. But it still doesn't seem real. I know that everyone that has passed on before you is happy to see you and you are once again with your mom and dad. Can't wait to see you again one day. We will always miss your joke and the laughter you brought to everyone. No matter how sick you were or how bad you felt you always had something to say to make someone laugh. I Love you and miss you so much.

Nancy & Terry Schmidt

August 20, 2009

Judy Marie and Family: My family's thoughts and prayers are with you on your loss. Roger may have been just a cousin, but like Judy, Benny and Vickie, they are my brothers and sisters. Roger is now in heaven talking to his mom and dad and getting another laugh from Edgar and Doreda. May God bless you.

Holly Willoughby

August 20, 2009

Judy and family, God bless you and the rest of the family during this difficult time. Roger was a special man and will be missed. He was always happy and never failed to make people laugh with him. I know faith will carry you through.

August 20, 2009

Rogers passing will be a great loss . May this void in your lives be filled by remembering his humor and sharing love he always had for family and friends . My prayers are w/ you all .
Miss Kitty

Bridgett Clark

August 20, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Doug&Belinda Williams

August 20, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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Sharon Parmelee

August 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Barry and Judy Smith

August 20, 2009

Judy and family,
May you be touched by God's healing hand in your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God Bless,
Barry and Judy Smith

Angie Mcguire

August 20, 2009

Dear Pop, We all miss you so much! We are doing what you would have wanted us to do. We are celebrating your life here on earth and we cant wait to get to Heaven to see you! We know you are keeping them rolling up there. We will all be with you again. You loved the Lord so much and he loves you just like he loves us all! Thank you Jesus for allowing this man to be our Father and for allowing him to touch so many lives! Praise Jesus! Live every day to its fullest! Love each other! That's what our Father did. We will see you soon!
With all of our love,
Mama,Lindy,Bo,Jeff,and Wild Angie

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