Roger Scott Gendron

On February 15th, 2025 Roger S. Gendron of Harker Heights, Texas peacefully concluded his fight against cancer with loved ones by his side, in the comfort of his own home. Leaving behind a legacy of courage, laughter and grace.

Roger was born July 10th, 1948 in Hazel Park, Michigan to Ernest C. Gendron. & Evelyn Brunelle Gendron. Born the spirited younger brother to Richard Gendron & became the middle child to his younger sister Roxanne Thelen Gendron. Roger and family would go on to move to Arizona for the remainder of his childhood.

In 1968 Roger was drafted into the U.S. Army, enlisting at Fort Rucker, Alabama, and shortly after was called to serve in the Vietnam War. He could not have been prouder of his service in the 114th Aviation Company; The White Knights. Roger decided to leave Vietnam after voluntarily extending his time and successfully completing 2 tours, his Army career brought a life of adventure, and endless accomplishments. Recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Air Medal, he honorably retired as CW-4 Master Aviator, was a proud Member of the American Legion and the DAV.

Roger married his first wife, April, to which this union came 2 wonderful sons, Nathan and Brian.

Roger married Joyce Yavonne Walton on June 18th, 1994, and shared 30 beautiful years with one another in their forever home in the hills of Stillhouse Hollow Lake. The two share children daughter Genna and son Chanz.

There weren’t many things that Roger couldn’t do or fix. In addition to his most cherished pastime, tinkering in the garage and sorting through his tools, Roger always kept himself busy and very much enjoyed time with his loved ones. Countless days were spent floating in the pool, grilling life-changing steaks, golfing with his sons, fishing at any opportunity, and dancing with his wife on the back patio. When it came to sports, he always had a soft spot for any team that was from Michigan, but particularly loved to root for the opposing team. Roger had a vibrant personality and brought laughter and light to every room he entered.

In addition to his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Gendron.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Joyce of Harker Heights, sister Roxanne Thelen and husband Bill, children Nathan & Miranda, Brian & Angie, Chanz & Atlanta, and Genna & Devin, grandchildren Lukas, Logan, and Riley, nephews Neil, Dustin, Chris Jr., and Aaron, nieces Kimberly and Emily, and so many other beloved family members and friends. He will be deeply missed and forever thought of.

His family is forever grateful to the doctors and medical professionals who so graciously cared for his life; Dr. Gasic, Dr. Mathia, Dr. Patel, Dr. Warrior, Nurse Debbie, the amazing Oncology Nurses and Staff at the Temple VA Hospital, Gentiva Hospice Care, Nurses Gayle, Dawn, and Chaplin Dub.

Services are scheduled for 1:00pm on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, at Crawford Bowers Funeral Homes, 1615 S. Fort Hood St., Killeen, Texas 76542. Interment will follow at 3:00pm at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

The family will have a visitation from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home.

Honorary Pallbearers

Terry Dell

Gary Mcginnis

Ronnie Walton

Richard Gendron

Elwood Bengry

Willy Walton