Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Roger Aplin Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Roger grew up and attended school in Durant. Roger is a retired National Guardsman having served twenty plus years. He was very proud of his service and always respected the military and our nation's flag. Roger had worked several jobs during his life; working as a diesel mechanic for NTEC Construction Equipment in Denison, Texas for fifteen years. He worked on bulldozers and other heavy equipment. He also owned his own truck for a few years before he began working for Esbenshade Incorporated in Achille, Oklahoma as a sod farm truck driver. Roger is a proud member of the Choctaw Nation.
Roger enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing dominoes. He especially loved spending time with his two grandsons, they were his pride and joy.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; and a special friend, Cindy Teague.
He is survived by his daughters, Traciey R. Aplin, with her son, Lincoln A. Aplin, of Durant, OK, and Rebecka A. Bradley and her husband, Matthew, with their son, Zath D. Aplin, of Pryor, OK; his siblings, Curtis Brown and wife, Kathy, of Kansas City, MO, Marianne Brown of Tulsa, OK, Sherry Damp'f of Tulsa, OK, Phillip Aplin and wife, Berniece, of Durant, OK, Harold Aplin and wife, Michele, of Calera, OK, Robert Aplin and wife, Cleta, of Denton, TX, and Frank Douglas Aplin of Calera, OK; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and other extended family members.
Funeral services to celebrate Roger's life will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, Jan. 12th, at Brown's Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Tommy Green officiating. Full military honors will be rendered by the National Guard.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com.
Services are under the direction of Brown's Funeral Service, Durant. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/LCQFQNK9X9J8H4BD
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
4900 West US Hwy 70, Durant, OK 74702
Make a Donation
in Roger Aplin's name
People and places connected with Roger
Recent Obituaries
How to support Roger's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Roger Aplin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
