Roger Lawrence Willey (72) of Silverton OR went to be with our Lord. He passed away peacefully at home in his favorite chair Saturday March 2nd, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife of 48 years, his three grown children, two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Roger was a New Years Baby, born January 1st, 1952, in Macomb, IL to Russell L and Elizabeth F (Peterson) Willey. After he turned 18, he joined the Army in 1970, he served in Vietnam until his release in 1974. After serving his country, he met the love of his life Darla Beth and her three young children. They were married in 1976. They built a good life together.

He loved working on cars and around the home. He was a truck driver, mechanic and steel worker, but the job was a means to an end-Family Time...He loved his family, and they loved him. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend any family could have.  He enjoyed watching football, NASCAR, BBQ's and watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play. Few knew he was a published poet, a soft-spoken man with things to say. He had a smile that warmed your heart and would brighten your day.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 50 years, Darla Beth. His two daughters Elizabeth (Ivan) Moore of Silverton, Angela Sands of Silverton, his son David Hubbard of Portland; his five grandchildren Tara (Chris)Johnson of Silverton, Jeremi (Christina)
Moore of North Dakota, Joshua Moore of Woodburn, Devon (Ashley) Goodman of Silverton, Lannie Goodman-Wentz of Silverton; Fourteen Great Grandchildren, his brother Russell Willey of Illinois and several nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Lulu Belle Holland and Brother Lee Willey.

Interment to be held March 14th, 2024, in Portland, OR at the Willamette National Cemetery at 1:00pm.

The family would like to thank all the caregivers and staff of Brighton Hospice for their care and kindness.

The family would also like to thank Unger Funeral Chapel for helping with the arrangements.