Roger T. Dodrill, Sr.

Roger Timothy Dodrill, Sr., 77, of Newberry, died Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Providence Hospital Northeast.

Born on September 7, 1935, in Tioga, WV, he was a son of the late George and Ruby O. Hanna Dodrill. He began his working career at the age of 17 with Valparaiso Plumbing and Heating and later was able to purchase the business from which he retired after 48 years. Mr. Dodrill was a member of Lewis Memorial United Methodist Church, the Masons, the Eastern Star and the Rotary.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Kasten Dodrill; a son, Roger T. Dodrill, Jr. of Valparaiso, IN; a daughter, Carol Jean Blozis of Palm Harbor, FL; a sister, Margaret “Beth” E. Talbott of Prescott, AR; brothers, James E. Dodrill of Ruskin, FL, Howard L. Dodrill of Colon, MI, George E. Dodrill of Valparaiso, IN, K. Scott Dodrill of Palm Harbor, FL and William Z. Dodrill of Valparaiso, IN; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a sister, Letha Jo Barber and a brother, Charles W. Dodrill.

The family will receive friends Monday, July 1, 2013, from 6:00 – 6:45 pm at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Chapel followed by a service at 7:00 pm conducted by the Rev. Jimmy Counts. An additional service will be held in Valparaiso, IN on Friday, July 5, 2013. Memorials may be made to Lewis Memorial United Methodist, 1105 First Street, Newberry, SC 29108.

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