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Roger Eley Obituary

ROGER ELEY, 69, of Fort Wayne, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 at Parkview Hospital. He was born April 22, 1937, in Berne. The son of the late Howard Bryan and Samaria LaVon (Votaw) Eley. He was a manager of data processing for Waterfield Mortage and Countrywide Mortage, and recently a greeter for D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home. He enjoyed being a very active member of New Haven United Methodist Church, charter member of Breakfast Sertoma Club of Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn of New Haven; sons, Jeff (Lisa) Eley of New Haven, Greg (Julie) Eley of Ft. Wayne; daughter, Karen (Kevin) Roberts of New Haven; grandchildren, Emily and Hannah Eley, Airman First Class Justin Brassell, Sierra and Montana Roberts. A Memorial Celebration of his life 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Haven United Methodist Church, 630 Lincoln Highway, New Haven with calling two hours prior to service. Officiating The Rev. Maurice Grindle and The Rev Marilyn Dunten. Calling also from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Preferred memorials to New Haven United Methodist Church to redecorate parlor.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 25, 2006.

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Jeff & Tracy Showman

October 1, 2006

Marilyn,
Our thoughts and prayers for you to feel God's healing arms all around your entire family.
-The Showman Family

Vaughn Billings

September 27, 2006

Mrs Eley,
I knew Roger through our going on an Emmaus walk #143 in June of 2001. He was a blessing to the table of Peter.

Shirley Fredrick

September 26, 2006

Marilyn,
Wade and I were saddened to read of your husband's death. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with you and your family.

With deepest sympathy,
Wade and Shirley Fredrick

Roy & Cassie Haines

September 26, 2006

It is a great loss.He was a wonderful person and am so glad he was my uncle.
Love

Mike Davis

September 25, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Eley family on the loss of a wonderful man. God bless you all in your time of mourning.

Love,
Mike, Julann and Sarah

Deb Potts

September 25, 2006

To the Family,
May the love of God enfold you in your time of grief,
May the promise of eternal life through our
Savior, Jesus Christ, bring relief,
May the Holy Spirit bring you comfort and peace,
And the loving memories you hold dear, bring joy and release.
With love and sympathy...Deb

Monty Richmond

September 25, 2006

Our Sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family.

Betty Yockey

September 25, 2006

Marilyn, we were shocked to read of Roger's death in the paper this morning. Please know how much Merle and I care. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Betty and Merle Yockey

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