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Roger Cheadle Obituary

LUDOCICI, GA - SSG Roger Kim Cheadle, at the age of 48, died unexpectedly on April 23, 2013 in Ludocici, GA. He was raised in Williamsburg, VA and graduated from Bruton High School. He was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army, Infantry Division currently stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA. Roger served one tour in Iraq and two tours in Afghanistan. He received various medals, including the Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Cheadle; stepfather, Jack Kempton; and his grandparents, Luther and Dorothy Umberger. Roger is survived by his mother, Becky U. Kempton; brothers, William (Billy) Kempton and Ronnie Kempton; sister, Dawn Rogers; and a special nephew, Tyler Kempton, as well as a lifelong friend, Phill Clarke and his family; and "Mama Vi" and Jim Chalkley. Roger will be sadly missed by his many friends in Williamsburg as well as in Georgia. A Celebration of Life for Roger will be conducted on Friday, May 3 from 4-7 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd, Williamsburg. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nelsencares.com.

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Published by Daily Press on Apr. 29, 2013.

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May 5, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family & friends of Roger Cheadle. We are grateful for his military service.

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

May 3, 2013

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to SSG Roger Kim Cheadle our Brother in Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Roger. And to Roger it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for his service in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedoms and for the selfless sacrifices he made for his country while serving with the U.S. Army. No greater love and patriotism is shown than a man dedicate his life in service to his country. Roger, you are a brave Army Warrior and a true Patriot. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Roger's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

John Adams, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

Henryk Zaleski

May 1, 2013

Rest in peace Roger.

John Sadler

May 1, 2013

I was very saddened to learn of Roger's passing. I remember him well from our days together at Bruton High and Queens Lake Middle School. My entire family joins me in extending to all of Roger's family and loved ones our thoughts, prayers and most heartfelt condolences. Take care and God bless.

Carl Ashby Jr

April 30, 2013

RIP Roger ...We had so much fun in school .. Im so glad to see that you have done so well...

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