Roger Leland Barden

Roger Leland Barden, 70 years of age, of Richlands, VA, departed this earthly realm on Sunday, March 24, 2024, following a long illness. Born February 28, 1954, in Amelia County, VA, he was the son of Jeanne Snow Ellison, Cedar City, UT, and the late Richard Barden, Chesterfield, VA. In addition, he was the foster son of the late Adele Snow Iron and Raymond Iron, Grundy, VA.
Roger was a 1972 graduate of Grundy Senior High School, Grundy, VA. He was a skilled craftsman and member of Carpenters Union Local 1977 of Las Vegas, NV, where he lived and worked for 39 years before returning to Virginia. He was self-taught in geology of the great Southwest and was an accomplished photographer. He was a musician, a sound technician, and audiophile.
In addition to his father, Roger was preceded in death by half-brother John "Chip" Martinez III, Las Vegas, NV, and nephew Brandon Dellinger, Marion, VA.
In addition to his mother, those remaining to celebrate Roger's life include his wife and love of his life Laura Evans Barden of Richlands, VA; stepson and caregiver Josh Evans of Richlands, VA; son Justin Barden and wife Monica of Charleston, SC; sisters Shelia Iron Dellinger of Marion, VA, Glenda M. Pursel of Las Vegas, NV, Karen Barden May of Chester, VA. He is also survived by two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews.
In accordance with Roger's wishes, there will be a cremation with a private celebration of his life at a later date.
Those wishing to honor Roger's memory are asked to make a donation in his name to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, UT 84741, or at www.bestfriends.org.
Online condolences may be sent to www.shortridgeramey.com.
The family of Roger Leland Barden has entrusted the care of their loved one to Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home, Keen Mountain, VA.