Roger is survived by his daughter, Rosemary McGinnis of Pekin; two grandchildren, Katlynn McGinnis and David McGinnis, both of Pekin; two sisters, Tricia (Gary) Ratliff of Elkhorn, Nebraska and Zayna Connor of Trivoli; one brother, Patrick McGinnis of Trivoli; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Roger worked in the maintenance department for Eureka College for many years.
He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Roger loved John Deere tractors and listening to gospel, rock and roll, and bluegrass music.
Roger's funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Friday September 29, 2023 at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. His visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm also on Friday at the funeral chapel. Burial will take place in Pleasant Grove Cemetery in rural Trivoli.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate.
Online condolences may be shared with Roger's family at www.Davison-Fulton.com.