Roger W. Baugher, age 76, of Neoga, Illinois passed away at 9:06 A. M., Friday, October 27, 2017, in the HSHS St. Anthony Memorial Hospital of Effingham, Illinois. He was born July 26, 1941, in Allenville, Illinois, the son of Woodrow and Virginia (Pettit) Baugher. Roger married Joyce Marshall, January 8, 1966, in Bethany, Illinois.
He was a retired Truck driver for Miller-Overton Trucking and for Nobel Doak’s trucking company. He was a member of the East Side Church Of The Nazarene of Mattoon, Illinois, and a former member of the Neoga Fire Department. He enjoyed Antique Tractors and heavy equipment. Roger also enjoyed being with his family and friends.
Roger leaves his wife Joyce Baugher of Neoga, Illinois; one son, Jason Baugher (Sheryl) of Toledo, Illinois; three daughters, Lisa Cline (Joe) and Launa O’Guinn (Kevin) all of Neoga, Illinois and Lacey Inman (Joe) of Champaign, Illinois; Mother, Virginia Eaton of Neoga, Illinois; five sisters, Teresa Turner (Richard) of Bartelsville, OK, Marsha Beals of Columbia, TN, Cheryl Poorman (Greg) Oklahoma City, OK, Carol Edwards of Tulsa, OK and Julie Ricke (Kevin) of Bingham, IL; eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Roger was preceded in death by his father; one Brother, John Eaton; one sister, Jeannine Phillips.
Memorials may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation, or Donor’s Choice. .
As per Roger’s wishes his body will be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The Swengel-O’Dell Funeral Home of Neoga, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.
online condolences may be made at swengel-o’dell.com