William Roger Gillaspy, 78, of Houston, Texas passed away December 4, 2018 at Tomball Regional Hospital. He was born in Houston, Texas on December 17, 1939 to Annie Lee and William Roger Gillaspy Jr. He graduated from Bellaire High School in 1958 and went on to earn a degree at University of Houston. Roger worked for the Texas Department of Transportation for over 40 years. Over the years, he was a member of the Bromeliad, Orchid and Rose Societies. He had a passion for the game of Dominoes, playing every day at lunch and then on into his retirement at the Hockley Community Center. He was a history buff, which he passed on to his sons & grandsons. Yet, more than anything Roger was a family man always putting his loved ones before himself. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Billie Jean Gillaspy, sons Stephen Gillaspy (wife Susan) and David Gillaspy, Brother Tom Gillaspy (wife Cathy), nephew John Gillaspy (wife Margo, Great nephew Alec) and three grandchildren Scott, Christopher and Brooke. Roger was a wonderful Dad and amazing grandfather. His sayings and stories will be truly missed. His visitation will be Friday, December 14 from 5-8pm and funeral Saturday, December 15 at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home and Cemetery.