Robert Rogers McCann

Robert "Roger"McCann. a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 80. He was married to his wife of 55 years, Nancy, and together they built a life filled with love, joy and unwavering faith.

Roger was born on April 2, 1944, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Emmett McCann, Jr and Eleanor Rogers McCann as well as his younger sister, Margaret McCann Turco. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; son, Robert "Mack" McCann, Jr. (neelou Saleh); daughter, Margaret McCann Legault (Gary); grandchildren, Paul Legault and Eleanor Legault; step-grandchildren, Kamryn Saleh Goolsby and Gavin Fletcher; brothers Robert Emmett McCann, III and William Carter McCann (Judy); sisters Mary Baldwin Collins (Keith) and Catherine McCann Goins; nephews Rob Baldwin (Frances), Will McCann (Dinora), Joseph Turco (Courtney), Ross Turco (Jody), Marty Turco (Alida), Emmett Turco (Karen), Rogie Turco (Rachel), Robert Goins, Paul Ash McCann, and Hunter McCann; nieces Gray Baldwin Politi (Santo), Jane McCann Moore (Mac), Sydney McCann Hanchrow (David), Lori McCann Willis (Jesse), Mattie McCann Sparks and Emily Goins Kaufman (Kylan).

Roger grew up in Ft. Smith, Arkansas and went to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where he met his wife, Nancy. They were married on June 28, 1969, and moved to Chicago where Roger worked for Johnson & Johnson, and nancy was a flight attendant for United Airlines. They moved to Louisville, KY in 1972 when Roger accepted a position with Betz Laboratories. Both of their children, Macj and Margaret, were born in Louisville. The family moved to Kingwood in 1983 when Roger accepted a job with Drew Chemical (a division of Ashland Oil), where he continued his career of over 35 years in the water treatment industry.

As an avid Houston Astro's fan, Roger had season tickets for the past 35 years. It gave him great pleasure to gift those Astros tickets to family, friends, and church members so they could share the joy of the game.

Roger and Nancy have been active parishioners at St. Martha Catholic Church since 1983. He loved sharing his faith with others, and for 25 years he taught CCE to the youth at St. Martha. They both acted as Sponsor Couple for over 10 years and helped prepare young couples for the Sacrament of Marriage.

Being a husband, father and grandad was the most important thing in his life. Roger's grandchildren brought him so much joy and happiness, and he treasured the time he spent with them. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and service to others. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but his spirit will live on through his family, friends and the many lives he touched.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Martha's kitchen through St. Martha Catholic Church.