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After graduating from Justin F. Kimble High School in Dallas in 1967, he served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Pensacola FL from November 1971 to June 1974. He went to the University of Texas in Arlington, graduating in 1982. During his long medical career he worked at Parkland Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, as well as NYL Care and Aetna Insurance Company.
Anyone who met Roger was bound to hear many stories of Ruth and Roger on their Harley adventures. Riding to Sturgis South Dakota was an accomplishment he was proud of. That meant riding his motorcycle all 1,085 miles broken up in two days. Ruth had her own motorcycle and went to Sturgis with him. He always rode behind her so he could be there if anything went wrong. That's the kind of man he was; always thinking of others and willing to do anything to help. Roger loved snow and water skiing, camping in Ouray, Colorado with his kids and of course, riding his Road King.
Roger is survived by his wife, Ruth; son, Austin and wife Jennifer; Melissa and husband Robert; Marcie and husband Lee; six grandchildren and one great granddaughter as well as Donna, his beloved sister.
Roger's life will be celebrated at a memorial service at First United Methodist Church in Allen, Texas on Monday, January 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
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Steven Broughton
June 29, 2025
I followed that mustang of his to school almost every morning when we were in high school. I can still see KMV-0252 across the back windshield. His CB call letters.We called each other hosh and I´m not sure why. After we both were discharged from the service we met again at UT Arlington. Him in medical administration and me mechanical engineering. What a good guy he was. I´m so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace my friend.
Claudia Halsey
May 9, 2024
I'm heart broken! We grew up like brother ans sister always VERY close and noone let me know he had died. I'll never get over this.
Claudia Halsey
May 9, 2024
I'm heart broken. Noone let me know. He was the brother I never had!
Mary Walker
March 9, 2024
To Ruth and her family. I was thinking of some of the people in my life and googled to see if I could find them. I am heart broken to learn of Roger´s passing. The days of working with you and Roger in that little office/lab are among the best.Although it has been years the love remains. I love you and pray that you have the strength and courage to move forward.
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Lacey Wallace
January 23, 2024
I loved him like a brother.
Daphene Martin
January 19, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Roger was one of the nicest guys you could ever meet, a great co-worker and friend. He will be missed by many.
Terri Watson
January 18, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. May the peace of God which passes all understanding comfort you.
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