Roger Junior Neighbor
Roger Junior Neighbor, age 83, went home to the Lord Friday June 2, 2006. He was born July 14, 1922 to Roger and Gladys (Malcuitt) Neighbor, and was a lifelong resident of the Canton area. He was extremely proud to have served his country during WWII as a Marine having served in Guam and Iwa Jima from 1942-1945. He continued to show his patriotism throughout his life. He was an industrious and hardworking man who had served 20 years as a custodian for Canton Local School District, retiring in 1984. He had also served as a bus driver for MRDD Workshop, prior to which he had been a milkman for many years with the Holguern's Dairy. He was an active member of North Industry United Methodist Church, Canton South AARP, and was a former Boy Scout Leader with Troop #200. He is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Norma June Neighbor in 2000; two brothers, Delnor and Rehmus Neighbor; two sisters, Marie Baughman and Undine Herstine; two grandsons, Ryan and Seth Neighbor; dear friends, Lawrence and Peggy Bell. Survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Kathleen Neighbor of Tucson, AZ, Wayne and Barb Neighbor of Canton, Bruce and Vicki Neighbor of Bolivar, Kevin and Lisa Neighbor of Navarre; he will be missed by grandchildren, Ryan and Megan Neighbor of Tucson, AZ, Jennifer Neighbor of Savannah, GA, Krista Neighbor of Atlanta, GA, Stephanie and Jason Tucker of Columbus; great grandchildren, Lauren and Luke Tucker; his dear friends, Annie and Bob Fox, Don and Marilyn Lerch. A celebration of life will be Thursday June 8, 2006 at 11:00am in North Industry United Methodist Church with Rev. David Ross officiating. Internment in South Lawn Cemetery, Beach City. Calling hours will be Wednesday 5-8 pm in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on S. Cleveland Ave., and one hour before services at the church on Thursday (10-11am). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to North Industry U.M.C. or the Boy Scouts of America.
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330-484-2525
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Roger Junior Neighbor, age 83, went home to the Lord Friday June 2, 2006. He was born July 14, 1922 to Roger and Gladys (Malcuitt) Neighbor, and was a lifelong resident of the Canton area. He was extremely proud to have served his country during WWII as a Marine having served in Guam and Iwa Jima from 1942-1945. He continued to show his patriotism throughout his life. He was an industrious and hardworking man who had served 20 years as a custodian for Canton Local School District, retiring in 1984. He had also served as a bus driver for MRDD Workshop, prior to which he had been a milkman for many years with the Holguern's Dairy. He was an active member of North Industry United Methodist Church, Canton South AARP, and was a former Boy Scout Leader with Troop #200. He is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Norma June Neighbor in 2000; two brothers, Delnor and Rehmus Neighbor; two sisters, Marie Baughman and Undine Herstine; two grandsons, Ryan and Seth Neighbor; dear friends, Lawrence and Peggy Bell. Survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Scott and Kathleen Neighbor of Tucson, AZ, Wayne and Barb Neighbor of Canton, Bruce and Vicki Neighbor of Bolivar, Kevin and Lisa Neighbor of Navarre; he will be missed by grandchildren, Ryan and Megan Neighbor of Tucson, AZ, Jennifer Neighbor of Savannah, GA, Krista Neighbor of Atlanta, GA, Stephanie and Jason Tucker of Columbus; great grandchildren, Lauren and Luke Tucker; his dear friends, Annie and Bob Fox, Don and Marilyn Lerch. A celebration of life will be Thursday June 8, 2006 at 11:00am in North Industry United Methodist Church with Rev. David Ross officiating. Internment in South Lawn Cemetery, Beach City. Calling hours will be Wednesday 5-8 pm in the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home on S. Cleveland Ave., and one hour before services at the church on Thursday (10-11am). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to North Industry U.M.C. or the Boy Scouts of America.
Kreighbaum-Sanders
330-484-2525
www.sandersfuneralhomes.com