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Roger Preston Heldreth
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Roger was born in Bluefield, West Virginia and moved to Knoxville Tn for college at the University of Tennessee. He resided in Louisville Tn. with his wife and daughter. Roger was the only son of Thomas and Virginia Heldreth.
Roger was preceded in death by his mother Virginia Heldreth and is survived by this father Thomas Heldreth, wife Ginger Heldreth and daughter, Sarah Preston Heldreth.
He was married for 25 yrs. and his daughter was the joy of his life everyday. He worked in the spirit and wine industry for over 20 yrs. and semi-retired with owning Knox Dry Carpet Cleaning. Roger never met a stranger and always had a good story to tell. He enjoyed all sports and working outside at home. He had a soft spot for all animals and kept long lasting friendships. He will be missed by all who knew him well.
Memorial will be at a later date by invitation to close friends and family.
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Glenn Kirk
December 14, 2023
Roger and I were friends in our old Bluefield, WV, neighborhood when we were kids. We lived about four houses apart on Cumberland Road. I spent a lot of time at his house and he at mine. We played a lot of games together with nearby friends. One memory is that his dad took a bunch of us camping in VA on farm near Camp Creek. I lost contact with Roger after high school, but fortunately had at least a Facebook conversation with him earlier this year. He was a good friend.
Jerry Sinclair
December 7, 2023
Roger and I became good friends when he came to work for B & T Distributing about 1983 or so. We played many sets of tennis and drank more than a few beers together. He was the best man at my wedding in 1985. Sadly we lost contact over the years and I am saddened to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathies to Ginger and Sarah.
Mark Crews
December 7, 2023
Roger and I we good friends though elementary to high school always easy going and we laugh at each other's dumb jokes . Sorry to hear he's gone God bless and comfort the family.
Theresa Sorrell
December 7, 2023
Roger was my cousin. He was a character growing up. Lots of fun and good hearted. Loved him dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with is family. Rest in peace.
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Carol gentry
December 7, 2023
Our hearts are broken. Scott and I just saw Roger before a Science Hill football game in Maryville at Applebees less than 2 months ago. He was a dear friend to both of us all through college. We loved him dearly . We´re sending much love and prayers to his precious family. Love, Scott and Carol Gentry
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