Birth date: Jan 30, 1947 Death date: Oct 14, 2003
Roger A. Masters Mass of Christian Burial for Roger A. Masters, 56, of Longview, will be held at 2 PM Friday, October 17, 2003 at St. Mary?s Catholic Church with Father Gavin Vaverek officiating. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 Read Obituary
Sam -- I'm so sorry to learn about what happened to Roger from LaRue. Please take care of yourself.
Love, Willis##imported-begin##Willis Yeh##imported-end##
Sam and family - We were so grieved to hear about the loss of Roger. He was a joy to know and always fun to be around. His wit and compassion were two of the many things that endeared him to us. Know that you now have a new and precious Guardian Spirit with you always. You have been and will be in our prayers and thoughts. May God comfort and bless all of you.
Love & Prayers - David, Kathy, Natalie and Thomas Buroker##imported-begin##David & Kathy Buroker##imported-end##
Sarah,
I am very sorry for the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.##imported-begin##Ashly Thornton##imported-end##
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.I enjoyed Roger's company thru the years at work. A great sense of humor, and I will miss him.##imported-begin##Wayne Dolive##imported-end##
Roger and I were office mates years ago at Eastman. I enjoyed his company so much. He was always so jolly and his humor kept me smiling. He always loved to talk and brag about his family - he loved ya'll so much. I am a better person for knowing Roger Masters, he taught me so many things and did not even know it. My prayers are with you and your family.
Cathy Shields##imported-begin##Cathy Shields##imported-end##
Roger was a great person, highly intelligent and with a wonderful sense of humor. We will miss him.##imported-begin##Stan and Judy Murff##imported-end##
Dear Pam, David, Sara, and Joie,
This morning was like any other. I woke up showered, dressed and went to work. My thoughts were consumed with projects, deadlines, and responsibilities. The part of me that I have reserved for friends and the ones I love stayed tucked away, I thought, in a very safe place in my heart. But today was not to be like any other. In a twinkling, what was first came to be last, and what I thought was safe was no longer. For today was not like any other. Today I lost my best friend. Somehow, that safe and secure part of me that always knew we would have a tomorrow has been broken. A little part of me has died, along with Roger.
We shared our youth, our hopes, our dreams, and the carefree fun shared by a group of guys who just for a little while wanted to study a little, work a little, and concentrate on the sheer joy of being young. Roger and I played the trumpet together in band, getting detentions for adding just that extra little something to the Star Spangled Banner. I remember swimming in North Lake, watching Roger, fully clothed walk down the pier. I still remember my surprise when, after I told him to jump in, he did, wallet and all. I remember fraternity pranks and road trips that were made so much better with Roger?s ever present sense of humor.
As we grew into adulthood and took on the responsibilities of families, we shared the joys of children and sharing each others company with family. We were many, many miles away, yet when you came for a visit, we always knew Mama Mia?s and Kopps would be on the list of stops. Somehow, even though we were so far apart, our friendship was held strong by the bond of all the things we had gone through together.
The world is so much better for having had Roger. No matter how much he may have suffered physically, he still had the optimism and courage to go on. He always had that wonderful sense of humor that kept him from taking things too seriously.
Please know that our hearts break with yours in what must be almost unbearable sorrow and loss. We are only a phone call away for anything that you need. Our bonds of friendship with all of you are as strong and undying as they ever were, and there will still be the joy of seeing you again. You will be in our constant prayers for the healing and comfort that only Christ can give.
Today was not like any other. For today I lost my best friend, and a piece of me went with him.
We love you, we grieve for you and with you. Please know that we will always be here for you.
All our love,##imported-begin##Walter, Pat and Clare Schaeffer##imported-end##
Sam and family,
I have known Roger for many years through Eastman. He was always such a sweet and happy man and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God be very near and dear to you.
Lisa Godfrey
Eastman Credit Union##imported-begin##Lisa Godfrey##imported-end##
Dear Sam, You, Roger, and your children will be in our prayers. May the soul of our dearly departed Roger, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. We love you, Rome and Wayne Smith##imported-begin##Wayne and Rome Smith##imported-end##
We are VERY sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##Michael & Amy Allen##imported-end##
