HEATON, Roger Lee
71, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2018 in Tucson, AZ. Roger is survived by his two sons, Randy and Robert; siblings, Chella, Joyce and Curtis; many nieces and nephews, his dear companion, Carolyn Hanson and his ex-wife, Cindy Grubb Heaton. Roger was born January 7, 1947 to Rovene and Francis Heaton in Warren, IN. Roger's first great loves were farming and basketball. After graduating from Warren High School in 1965, Roger was drafted into the Army, serving in Vietnam with the 14th Combat Engineering Battalion. Soon after returning from his service Roger developed severe rheumatoid arthritis and moved his family to Tucson, AZ. Roger will be remembered by many people for a variety of things including: record collecting, umpiring, military service, love of basketball, extensive volunteer work, and of course his joy of generally "BS-ing" with people. Roger was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Amber Lights, 6231 N. Montebella Rd., Tucson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "Flowing Wells Schools in Tucson, Roger Heaton scholarship" Arrangements by OASIS CREMATION.
