Roger Clary Obituary
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Roger was born in Petersburg, VA on October 13, 1951. He lived his early years in Kenilworth and graduated from Dinwiddie County High School in 1969. He enlisted in the National Guard spent the next 20 years in automobile related businesses in the Petersburg and Richmond area. In 1989, Roger moved to Wilmington, NC where he continued his automotive career and most importantly meet the love of his life, his wife, Joy Sutton Clary at Riverfest. Together ever since, they married in 1994 and spent several more years in Wilmington before relocating to Charlotte in 1998.
Left to cherish his precious memories are his wife, Joy of Mooresville NC, son Geoffrey of Charlotte NC, sisters Bridget Clary Wright (Tracy) of Richmond and Nancy Clary Wells (Adam) of Dinwiddie, best friend of more than 40 years, Raymond R. "Bubby' Hodges and his 2 adored dogs, Katie and Murphy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlotte Lynch Clary and Roger Hall Clary Sr.
The simplest pleasures in life brought joy to Roger. He loved to cook and try new recipes. He enjoyed wine, was a music aficionado, sport enthusiast and an active member of St Luke's Episcopal Church of Lincolnton, NC. As many know, Roger's favorite pastime was spent in the company of his wife. They were inseparable. We can take comfort knowing he is at peace as he represented the good that we all need every day in our lives.
There will be a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at James Funeral Home Chapel to honor him. Following the service the family will have a reception in the funeral home community room. The Celebration of Life will be streamed live on https://www.facebook.com/JamesFuneralHome.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Autistic Society of Charlotte or the Doberman Rescue of the Triad in his memory.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville, NC is serving the family of Mr. Clary and online condolences can be made to jamesfuneralhomelkn.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Stephen m Williams
August 3, 2022
I met Roger about 15-18 years ago at Lexus. He was very respected in the automobile field; Roger was a fair decent man; a man of integrity and principle.
I will miss my friend.
Joy, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
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Keitha & Tom
July 29, 2022
Joy,
Our deepest condolences to you and family (including the fur puppies that he loved). It broke our heart to hear of his passing. We are here for you if you need a call or a visit to Georgetown.
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